Greek-Style Chickpea Salad with Red Onion and Feta

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-01 · Updated 2026-07-01

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A refreshing, protein-rich salad featuring tender chickpeas, sharp red onion, creamy feta, and a bright lemon-olive oil dressing. This Greek-inspired salad recipe (vegetarian, gluten free), ready in about 15 minutes, pairs canned chickpeas, red onion, cherry tomatoes 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.

Prep: 15 min Serves 4 Greek cuisine 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 cups, drained and rinsed canned chickpeas
1/2 medium, thinly sliced red onion
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
1 medium, diced cucumber
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
3 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 2 cups drained and rinsed canned chickpeas, 1/2 medium thinly sliced red onion, 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, and 1 medium diced cucumber.
Step 2: Add 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese and 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley to the bowl.
Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1 tbsp red wine vinegar, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until emulsified.
Step 4: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
Step 5: Let the salad rest for 10 minutes at room temperature to allow flavors to meld before serving chilled or at room temperature.