Herb-Infused Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

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

A fresh and vibrant Mediterranean salad combining chickpeas with herbaceous dressing and crisp vegetables for a light, protein-packed dish. This Mediterranean-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed, cucumber, diced, cherry tomatoes, halved 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

• 15 oz canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 medium cucumber, diced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, combine 15 oz drained and rinsed canned chickpeas, 1 medium diced cucumber, 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, 1/4 cup finely chopped 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, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp red wine vinegar, 1 minced garlic clove, 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: If desired, sprinkle 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese over the salad before serving chilled or at room temperature.