Bon Secours Mediterranean Chickpea and Herb Salad

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-07 · Updated 2026-06-07

A vibrant Mediterranean salad featuring protein-rich chickpeas, fresh herbs, and a zesty lemon-olive oil dressing for a healthy, refreshing meal. This Mediterranean-inspired salad recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 15 minutes, pairs canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed, cucumber, diced, cherry tomatoes, halved into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 can (15 oz) canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup cucumber, diced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
• 1/3 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
• 3 tbsp lemon juice
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

Chef’s knives that make the prep fast → Best Chef's Knives for 2026: Top Picks + Buying Guide

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 1 can (15 oz) drained and rinsed chickpeas, 1 cup diced cucumber, 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion, 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley, and 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp lemon juice, 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper until emulsified and bright.
3. Step 3: Pour the dressing over the chickpea mixture and toss gently to combine all ingredients well.
4. Step 4: Let the salad sit at room temperature for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving chilled or at room temperature as a light main or side dish.