Low Heat Sautéed Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-06 · Updated 2026-05-06

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A warm chickpea salad with gentle sautéed garlic and herbs, perfect for a light Mediterranean-inspired meal. This Mediterranean low-carb recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed, extra virgin olive oil, and garlic cloves, thinly sliced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. Tap "Build a week of meals around this recipe" 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: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 cups canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
2 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/3 cup feta cheese, crumbled

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over low heat. Add 3 thinly sliced garlic cloves and sauté gently for 3-4 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
Step 2: Add 2 cups drained and rinsed canned chickpeas to the skillet and stir to coat with garlic oil. Cook over low heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chickpeas are warmed through.
Step 3: Stir in 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes and cook for another 2 minutes until they soften slightly.
Step 4: Remove from heat and toss in 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
Step 5: Transfer to a bowl and sprinkle 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese on top before serving warm or at room temperature.