This Greek Chickpea Salad with Feta is perfect for summer! Fresh, delicious, healthy, and a great vegetarian protein source!

Do you love chickpeas AND Greek salad? Then this Greek Chickpea Salad recipe is perfect for you. It’s the ultimate combination of both. It’s a variation of the traditional Greek salad, just with added cooked chickpeas!

Chickpea salad is quick to make and a great alternative to traditional salads. Perfect for warm summer days, as a side dish for grilling, or simply as a light lunch. It pairs perfectly with pita bread! So, if you’re in the mood for a fresh, healthy, crunchy, and protein-rich summer salad, let’s get started!

If you love this salad, be sure to also try out my Greek Pasta Salad or Greek Quinoa Salad!

a bowl filled with greek chickpea salad with feta

Benefits of Chickpeas

Chickpeas are real powerhouses and should definitely be part of your diet. They are rich in protein and fiber, low in fat, and keep you full for a long time. Plus, they are naturally gluten-free and a healthy alternative to pasta or other grains in summer salads.

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Ingredients

See recipe card for quantities.

Chickpeas (Garbanzo Beans): The quickest option is canned chickpeas. For dried chickpeas, soak them overnight and cook according to the package instructions.
Tomatoes, Cucumber, Red Onion, Bell Pepper: Crunchy and healthy veggies! Use ripe tomatoes like plum tomatoes or cherry tomatoes. I like to use mini sweet peppers because they are a bit milder in taste.
Olives: For a salty touch. Best to use pitted Kalamata olives.
Feta: Adds a creamy, cheesy flavor.
Fresh Parsley: For garnish. Fresh dill also tastes great.
Greek Salad Dressing: A mild mix of extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, dried oregano, pepper, salt, and garlic.

Vegan Version

For a vegan version of this Greek Chickpea Salad, you can either omit the feta or easily make a dairy-free feta alternative at home. Use my recipe for vegan feta cheese. Super easy, delicious, and 100% plant-based! Just make sure to prepare the tofu feta at least 24 hours in advance to allow the flavors to meld together beautifully.

Unfortunately, I haven’t found any store-bought vegan feta alternative that is enjoyable. Therefore, I recommend making it yourself.

greek chickpea salad with feta and fresh vegetales in a bowl

Make-Ahead & Storage Instructions

This chickpea salad can be prepared up to a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator, allowing the flavors to meld together.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge. Stays fresh for up to 2 days.

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Aline Cueni

I’m a girl who loves to cook and bake delicious homemade food. Let me help you to incorporate more plant-based foods into everyday life! Vegetarian & vegan recipes can be anything but boring.