Chickpea Feta Salad

This vibrant Chickpea Feta Salad comes together in 15 minutes and is packed full of protein and bright flavor. Made with chickpeas, briny feta, and fresh herbs and vegetables, this salad will easily become your favorite weekday lunch or picnic/cookout staple!

When the days start to get warmer and the sun stays out longer, we always find ourselves craving something simple, fresh, and delicious that requires zero cooking whatsoever. This chickpea feta salad has been a staple in our household for years because it checks all those boxes!

It’s a hearty salad that is absolutely packed with nutrients and protein, from the sturdy chickpeas to the brininess of the feta cheese and the bright flavor of the red onion, grape tomatoes, and lemon juice. It’s our go-to spring and summer salad that we guarantee will become your favorite too!

Why you’ll love this chickpea feta salad

• Super easy to make: Any recipe that doesn’t require laboring over the hot stove is a win in our books! All you need to do is some chopping and tossing, and you’ll have this salad on the table in 15 minutes.
• Flavorful and healthy: It’s the perfect balance of fresh and tangy ingredients that also doesn’t skimp on the protein, thanks to the chickpeas.
• Meal-prep friendly: You can easily make a whole batch of this salad for your weekday lunches or to bring to a picnic or cookout with friends.
• Simply just delicious!

Ingredients for chickpea feta salad

• Chickpeas (or garbanzo beans): Chickpeas are one of those legumes that are delicious and full of nutrient-rich benefits. They’re packed with protein, fiber, iron, calcium, and potassium, to name a few. We use canned chickpeas for this recipe because it keeps prep time at a minimum. Just make sure to rinse and drain them to remove excess salt.
• Grape tomatoes: We love the sweetness and tanginess that the grape tomatoes add to the salad. You can also substitute with diced Roma tomatoes.
• Red onion: Adds a bright, zippy flavor to the salad.
• Juice of 1 lemon: Freshly squeezed lemon juice is a must!
• Fresh parsley: The main “greens” that we use in this salad. They add a nice herbaceous flavor and a bright pop of green.
• Feta cheese: Adds a briny flavor and creamy texture to the salad. You can use either crumbled or diced feta cheese.
• Olive oil, salt, and pepper: Simple dressing ingredients to top things off.

How to make chickpea feta salad

We promised this would be an easy recipe to follow and we meant it! Minimal chopping is required and only one bowl is needed to toss everything together.

• Toss everything together. Add chickpeas, tomatoes, parsley, red onion, feta cheese, and lemon juice, and toss to combine. Season to taste with salt, pepper, and olive oil.
• Serve and enjoy! Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator before serving or, if making ahead, for up to 3 days.

Serving suggestions

This Chickpea Feta Salad is delicious on its own or served with some bread or pita on the side. But it also makes an excellent side dish for more meat-forward dishes such as these baked lemon chicken thighs, homemade meatballs with marinara, or this creamy Spinach & Ricotta Ravioli.

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