Sun-Roasted Chickpea & Herb Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-02 · Updated 2026-04-02

A vibrant Mediterranean dish featuring crispy roasted chickpeas, fresh herbs, and a zesty lemon dressing that's perfect for lunch or a light dinner. This Mediterranean-inspired salad recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs chickpeas, olive oil, dried oregano 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 320 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 chickpeas
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1, thinly sliced red bell pepper
• 1 medium, diced cucumber
• 1/4 cup, finely chopped red onion
• 1/4 cup, chopped fresh parsley
• 1, juiced lemon
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss 1.5 cups chickpeas with 2 tbsp olive oil and 1 tsp dried oregano on a baking sheet, spreading in a single layer.
2. Step 2: Roast for 25 minutes until golden and crispy, shaking the pan halfway through.
3. Step 3: While chickpeas roast, combine 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1/2 tsp sea salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper in a small bowl until emulsified.
4. Step 4: Toss roasted chickpeas with 1/4 cup diced cucumber, 1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper, 1/4 cup red onion, and 1/4 cup chopped parsley in a large bowl.
5. Step 5: Drizzle with the vinaigrette and toss gently until evenly coated, adding extra lemon juice if needed to brighten the flavors.