Henrietta-Inspired Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-12 · Updated 2026-06-12

A vibrant Mediterranean chickpea salad with crisp cucumbers, ripe tomatoes, and a zesty lemon-oregano dressing, perfect for light regional dining. This mediterranean-inspired vegetarian (mediterranean, vegetarian) ready in about 15 minutes pairs drained and rinsed canned chickpeas, halved cherry tomatoes, finely diced red onion 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, drained and rinsed canned chickpeas
• 1 large, diced into 1/2-inch cubes cucumber
• 1 cup, halved cherry tomatoes
• 1/4 cup, finely diced red onion
• 1/2 cup, crumbled feta cheese
• 1/4 cup, chopped fresh parsley
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp, freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups drained chickpeas, 1 large diced cucumber, 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, 1/4 cup finely diced red onion, 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until emulsified.
3. Step 3: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly. Let sit for 10 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.