Half-Orange Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

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

A refreshing Mediterranean salad featuring chickpeas, fresh herbs, and a vibrant dressing made with half orange juice for a balanced citrus zing. This Mediterranean-inspired salad recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 15 minutes, pairs canned chickpeas, cucumber, 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.

Ingredients

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

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 can (15 oz) drained and rinsed chickpeas, 1 diced medium cucumber, 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, 1/4 cup finely diced red onion, 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, and 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1/4 cup fresh orange juice, 1 tbsp red wine vinegar, 3/4 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper until emulsified.
3. Step 3: Pour the dressing over the chickpea mixture and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly. Let the salad rest for 10 minutes at room temperature to allow flavors to meld before serving.