Four-Ingredient Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-28 · Updated 2026-07-28

A bright, healthy chickpea salad with tomatoes, cucumbers, and a zesty lemon-olive oil dressing. This Mediterranean-inspired salad recipe (vegan, gluten free), ready in about 10 minutes, pairs canned chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber 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 250 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

• 2 cups, drained and rinsed canned chickpeas
• 1 cup, halved cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium, diced cucumber
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups drained and rinsed canned chickpeas, 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, and 1 diced medium cucumber.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until emulsified.
3. Step 3: Pour the dressing over the chickpea mixture and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
4. Step 4: Garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley and let the salad rest for 10 minutes at room temperature to marry the flavors before serving.