Greek Chickpea Feta Salad

This Greek Chickpea Feta Salad is a fresh and flavorful Mediterranean-inspired salad made with chickpeas, crisp vegetables, feta cheese, Kalamata olives, and a homemade Greek vinaigrette. Perfect for meal prep, lunches, potlucks, or an easy side dish, this protein-packed salad comes together in just 15 minutes.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 0

Total Time 15

Servings: 6

Course: Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean

Calories: 283

Ingredients Equipment Method Video Notes

Ingredients

For the Salad

2 15-oz cans chickpeas drained and rinsed
1 English cucumbers diced
1 pint cherry tomatoes halved
1/2 cup red onion finely diced
1/2 cup Kalamata olives halved
6 oz feta cheese cubed or crumbled
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 tbsp chopped fresh dill optional

For the Greek Vinaigrette

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 tsp Dijon mustard
2 cloves garlic grated
2 tsp The Spice Girl Kitchen Greek Seasoning see notes for swap
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

Equipment

Large mixing bowl for combining the salad
Small bowl or mason jar: for making the dressing
Whisk for emulsifying the vinaigrette
Cutting board and knife: for prepping vegetables

Method

Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, Greek Seasoning, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until smooth and combined.
Add the chickpeas, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, Kalamata olives, feta, parsley, and dill (if using) to a large mixing bowl.
Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
Let the salad sit for 15-20 minutes before serving to allow the chickpeas to absorb the dressing and the flavors to meld together.
Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.

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Notes

Make Ahead: This salad can be made up to 24 hours in advance and tastes even better after chilling.
Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Feta Tip: Block feta packed in brine provides the best flavor and texture compared to pre-crumbled feta.
Red Onion Tip: For a milder onion flavor, soak the diced red onion in cold water for 10 minutes before adding it to the salad.
Variations: Add grilled chicken, shrimp, salmon, or steak to turn this salad into a complete meal.
Greek Seasoning Substitute: If you do not have my Greek seasoning blend, use dried oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, dried dill, and black pepper for a similar flavor profile.
Nutrition (per serving, 6 servings): 283 calories, 16g fat, 24g carbs, 11g protein, 7g fiber. Nutrition information is an estimate. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients and brands used.