Trust Us, You Need This Chickpea Salad in Your Life!
Wondering what you can do with a can of chickpeas? Make our vibrant, dare we say epic, chickpea salad! And let’s be clear: you never have to sacrifice tastiness for good nutrition . Trust us, this chickpea salad has flavor for days! Just chop up the veggies and quickly whisk the dressing and you’ve got a delicious lunch or dinner that you can feel great about. For a Francophile version, try our classic Lentil Salad.
Why Is Chickpea Salad Good For You?
Did you know chickpeas are full of health benefits? Let’s break down why these perfect little garbanzo beans are such an important superfood!
This little legume is a great source of fiber, which is crucial for healthy digestion and helps to keep you feeling full for longer.
They’re very low on the glycemic index so they won’t spike your blood sugar. That means this chickpea cucumber tomato salad is a great meal option if you’re trying to manage your blood sugar!
Chickpeas (aka garbanzo beans) are also cholesterol-free and full of polyunsaturated fats that help you reduce your cholesterol levels.
To sum it up, you can get all of these health benefits (and even more) from whipping up our chickpea salad recipe!
What to Grab for to Make Our Simple Chickpea Salad Recipe
For this chickpea salad with feta (or we recommend Parmesan!) you’ll just need to head to the produce section at the grocery store for some veggies and a few things that are likely already in the spice cabinet. Let’s take a look:
2 cans of chickpeas also known as garbanzo beans
English or Persian cucumbers: These are more tender and have a thinner skin than regular cucumbers. They also have less seeds and water in them, so you can toss them right into the salad after slicing, without having to remove any watery seeds.
Cherry or Roma tomatoes
Red onion
Flat leaf parsley
Pepperoncini
Lemon juice
Parmesan or feta cheese (optional, keep it out if you want to make this a vegan chickpea salad recipe! )
For the chickpea salad dressing:
Garlic powder
Oregano
Dried Basil
Sea salt
Extra virgin olive oil
Red wine vinegar
Granulated sugar
How to Make the Best Chickpea Salad
First things first: let’s make the dressing. Grab a small bowl and add the garlic powder, oregano, basil, salt, olive oil, vinegar, and sugar. Then whisk it up until it all comes together. You can also use a mason jar with a lid. Just add the ingredients, secure the lid, and shake!
In a big bowl, add the chickpeas, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, parsley, peperoncini, pepper, and lemon juice. Then pour your freshly mixed dressing over it and toss that salad!
If you’re eating the salad right away, sprinkle your cheese on top and serve! It’s also great to let this salad sit in the fridge for a while to let the flavors settle and mix with each other. Then when you’re ready to eat it, add the cheese and stir it up!
Get Ready for the Summer of Mediterranean Chickpea Salad
Refreshing yet filling, tasty yet oh so healthy, we have a feeling that our easy chickpea salad is going to become your favorite dish this summer. Who doesn’t love those buttery garbanzo beans and fresh tomatoes cut with the crunch of cucumber, peperoncini and zesty dressing? We dare you to resist! Whether it’s at the park, the pool, or in your air-conditioned kitchen, show us where you like to beat the heat with this Greek chickpea salad on Instagram using @themodernproper and #themodernproper!
