Simple Mediterranean Chickpea Salad with Lemon Dressing

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-29 · Updated 2026-07-29

A fresh and vibrant Mediterranean chickpea salad tossed with cucumber, tomatoes, and a tangy lemon dressing for a healthy, easy meal. 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

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

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 15 oz drained and rinsed canned chickpeas, 1 medium diced cucumber, 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, 1/4 medium finely diced red onion, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 minced garlic clove, 1/2 tsp dried oregano, 3/4 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper until well emulsified.
3. Step 3: Pour the lemon dressing over the chickpea mixture and toss gently to combine.
4. Step 4: If desired, sprinkle 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese over the top before serving. Serve chilled or at room temperature.