Gin and Herb-Infused Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-11 · Updated 2026-06-11

A refreshing Mediterranean chickpea salad brightened with fresh herbs and a subtle botanical note from gin in the dressing. This Mediterranean-inspired vegetarian recipe (mediterranean salad), ready in about 15 minutes, pairs canned chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. 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, rinsed and drained canned chickpeas
• 1 cup, halved cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium, diced cucumber
• 1, diced red bell pepper
• 1/4 cup, finely chopped red onion
• 1/2 cup, crumbled feta cheese
• 1/4 cup, chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh mint
• 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 2 tbsp gin
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tsp honey
• 1, minced garlic clove
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups rinsed and drained canned chickpeas, 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, 1 diced medium cucumber, 1 diced red bell pepper, and 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion.
2. Step 2: Add 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese, 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, and 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint to the vegetable mixture.
3. Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 2 tbsp gin, 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, 1 tsp honey, 1 minced garlic clove, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until emulsified.
4. Step 4: Pour the gin-lemon dressing over the chickpea salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
5. Step 5: Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving chilled or at room temperature.