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Greek Chickpea Salad with authentic Greek dressing is a flavorful, refreshing dish that works beautifully as a main or a side.
This twist on a traditional Greek salad is loaded with chickpeas, crisp green peppers, juicy grape tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, and red onion; all topped with a creamy block of feta cheese. It’s a Mediterranean chickpea salad that’s healthy, satisfying, and easy to throw together; perfect as a light lunch, part of a mezze spread, or a fresh side for grilled meats or seafood.
What Makes This Greek Chickpea Salad Work
What makes this Greek Chickpea Salad so good is its perfect mix of texture, flavor, and simplicity. The chickpeas add heartiness without weighing things down, while the fresh veggies bring crunch and color. Tossed in a zesty Greek dressing, every bite is vibrant and satisfying.
Unlike heavier salads, this simple chickpea salad is light enough for warm days but filling enough to stand alone as a meal. It’s also the kind of chickpea salad recipe that holds up beautifully for meal prep, potlucks, or weekday lunches.
What Goes Into This Greek Chickpea Salad
This Greek Chickpea Salad comes together with fresh veggies, creamy feta, and a punchy, herb-filled dressing that’s both classic and crave-worthy.
- Chickpeas: Canned chickpeas are rinsed and drained for ease, adding satsifying texture and plant-based protein to every bite.
- Grape Tomatoes: Juicy and sweet, these tomatoes balance the briny and tangy elements of the salad.
- Kalamata Olives: Their deep, savory flavor gives this salad its signature Greek flair; don’t skip them.
- Feta Cheese: A thick block of good-quality feta adds creaminess and richness that ties it all together.
Note: Please see recipe card at the bottom for a full list of ingredients with measurements.
How To Make This Greek Chickpea Salad
- Make the Dressing In a small jug or jar, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, oregano, and salt until well combined.
- Prep the Veggies Slice the cucumber, halve the grape tomatoes, thinly slice the red onion, and cut the green pepper into strips.
- Combine the Base In a large mixing bowl, add the chickpeas, prepped vegetables, and olives. Toss gently to combine.
- Add the Dressing Pour in half of the dressing and toss the salad until coated. Taste and adjust with extra salt if needed.
- Top with Feta Place a block of feta on top of the salad and drizzle with the remaining dressing. Sprinkle extra oregano if desired.
- Serve and Enjoy Serve immediately as a main or side dish. It pairs beautifully with grilled chicken, lamb, beef, or fish.
For a perfect seafood pairing, serve this Greek Chickpea Salad with Garlic Butter Salmon or Crispy Honey Orange Glazed Salmon. The salad’s fresh, zesty flavors also complement lighter dishes like Garlic Parmesan Crumbed Fish. It’s a bright, balanced side that works beautifully with almost any Mediterranean-style fish dish.
Recipe FAQ’s
Yes! This salad actually tastes better after it sits for a bit. Just add the feta right before serving to keep it fresh and creamy.
Absolutely. Just be sure to soak and cook them until tender first. About 1½ cups of cooked chickpeas equals one 14-ounce can.
Go for a good-quality block of feta in brine—it’s creamier, tangier, and holds up better than pre-crumbled versions.
Watch us make Greek Chickpea Salad right here on VIDEO!
Chickpea Greek Salad
Ingredients
For The Dressing:
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced, or 1 large garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano plus extra to serve
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For The Salad:
- 1 large cucumber halved lengthways and sliced
- 10 ounces grape tomatoes or cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 green pepper deseeded and sliced
- ½ red onion sliced thinly
- 14 ounce chickpeas canned, washed and drained
- 10 ounces pitted Kalamata olives
- 3.5 oz feta cheese good quality creamy
Instructions
- Whisk together dressing ingredients in a jug or jar.
- Mix together all of the salad ingredients in a large bowl. Toss with half of the dressing. Season with extra salt ONLY IF NEEDED (depends how salty your feta cheese is).
- Top with brick of feta cheese and drizzle over remaining dressing .
- Serve with chicken, fish, lamb, beef, the options are endless!
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Sounds delicious 😋
I made your greek salad to go with YOUR artisan bread recipe and that was our dinner. Finished my piece of bread for desert with homemade jam. I’m sticking with you for recipes. You are a talented chef.
Thank you William! I’m so glad you liked it, it’s great to have everything home made, enjoy! Xx
What a refreshing salad and so easy to pull together. Beautiful colors and lots of crunch. Only change I made was to soak the red onion in ice water for a bit to take the edge off. Would also be perfect to prep on Sundays for weekday lunches. May also try adding some grilled chicken for a light weeknight meal. Thank you for the inspiration!
A delicious, easy recipe. I learnt quite a lot doing this.
Hey, Karina
Your recipes have helped change the way we cook and eat. Thank you. We are old and have underlying health problems. We rarely go out: My question is, would other cheeses work with this salad, until we can order some? Our garden is full and I making all your chickpea salads in a row.
Outstanding!! This recipe is simple without sacrificing flavour. I have made it twice in the hopes there would be leftovers for the next days lunch. No dice. It’s that good!!
I love the addition of chick peas! How about if you toast them so they are crunchy and sprinkle on top after serving?
Have a Merry Christmas!
I love a good Greek salad! And often pop chick peas in as well….soooo good!!
Absolutely delicious. I could eat this salad every day as a side salad or as a main course. I am a bachelor at 79 and look
for easy recipes that don’t take up too much time in the kitchen. Your recipes are always outstanding and very tasty. I
look forward to your recipe emails always on my laptop. Please keep publishing.
Thanks for making my kitchen a pleasant experience.
Bobby
AW!! Thank you so much I really appreciate it! That means a lot to me! I hope you are finding more and more recipes to try. Thanks for following along and sharing with me! XO