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Excellent to make ahead, this easy Greek Chickpea Salad will stay good for a few days in the fridge. Made with and easy homemade Greek dressing, this is perfect for packing for an easy lunch, or a fast dinner.

Step by step photos and instructions below!I

greek chick pea salad in a white bowl with cucumbers and tomatoes on a chopping board.

The Husband and I both love this salad! The bold and bright flavor echoes the Mediterranean flavors of a classic Greek Salad, but adds more fiber and protein and can be used in a variety of ways from side dish, lunch or main dish.

Make this quickly on a weekend or a weekday morning. It’s ready for munching on for dinner, or bring a container for lunch. It keeps for about 3 days in the fridge, so it’s great to meal prep ahead.

Chick Peas or Garbanzo Beans?

I’ve always called a chickpea a chickpea, but here in Arizona, it’s commonly referred to as a garbanzo bean. They’re also known as Egyptian Peas! Find them at any grocery store, with the canned beans.

Whether you call this a Chickpea Salad or a Garbanzo Bean Salad makes no difference to me. What matter is you make and enjoy this!

Don’t be fooled by how quick and easy this Greek chick pea salad is to make! It packs an AMAZING flavor, that people always ask for the recipe anytime I bring it to a BBQ or potluck. Hot tip: double, triple and quadruple the recipe – you won’t regret it!

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What to serve with this

I like to serve this with some mixed leafy greens and some crusty bread at lunch, or as a side dish with a grilled chicken breast at dinner.

It happens to be gluten free, but is not vegan (if you leave off the feta cheese, it is vegan and dairy free. You could also use vegan feta if you prefer).

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1 What to serve with this

2 Did you know?

3 Why you’ll love this recipe

4 Kylee’s Notes & FAQs

5 Recipe Ingredients and Possible Substitutes

6 How to make a Greek Chickpea Salad

7 Greek Chick Pea Salad

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Did you know?

1 cup of chickpeas will provide 39 grams of protein. You’re covered for the afternoon if you make this a lunch.

Why you’ll love this recipe

Fast. The time it takes to open a can of beans, and chop some fresh veggies, and you’re done!
Easy. No culinary degree required.
Nutritious. SO good for you. It includes lots of good stuff, including healthy fats.
Delicious. It isn’t enough to be good for you, it has to be epic tasting, too!
Budget-friendly. Use what you have on hand!

I have included step-by-step photos and instructions, as well as tips and tricks in the post. If you’d rather skip all that, scoot right on down to the full recipe card located at the bottom of the post.

Kylee’s Notes & FAQs

If making ahead, some dressing will settle on the bottom, so stir before serving.

If you don’t want to make the dressing from scratch, no worries! Just grab a greek salad dressing from the store, and call it good.

What to do with leftovers

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Substitutions/Additions

Add some avocado for a creamy addition of deliciousness.

I make this chick pea salad with English cucumbers, but I’ve also subbed in some raw zucchini – with great success.

Add some garlic or garlic powder to the homemade dressing.

Fresh herbs: Fresh dill, or cilantro or parsley go well in this salad.

Recipe Ingredients and Possible Substitutes

The full list of ingredients and quantities is found in the printable recipe card below.

Cucumber. I leave the skin on, but by all means peel the skin off the cucumber if you wish. If you are using a regular cucumber vs English or Persian cucumbers you should peel it. The skins aren’t so yummy on that type of cucumber.
Tomatoes. I like cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes, in either red or yellow or both. Diced roma tomatoes work great too.
Bell Pepper. I use a red bell pepper, but yellow or orange works great too. All bell peppers except green peppers are sweet.
Onion. I use a raw red onion. I cut the onion in half, and slice into half moons.
You can also finely dice your onions if you prefer. I just like the different shapes in my salad.
Chickpeas. Also known as garbanzo beans, you can buy these in a can, or you can soak and cook your own. If you use canned, be sure to drain and rinse thoroughly.
Olives. Briny olives add a kick of flavor to the salad. I like Kalamata olives, be sure to remove the pits before adding to the salad.
I sometimes and slice or halve the olives, and sometimes I leave them whole. Black olives or green olives also work well.
Feta. Totally optional, I use crumbled feta or grab a block and cut into small cubes. Low fat or regular feta is fine.
Red Wine Vinegar. Any vinegar you have on hand will work. This is the acid component of the dressing. You could use lime juice, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, plain white vinegar, even balsamic vinegar.
Olive Oil. I use extra-virgin olive oil, but avocado oil is a great substitute.
Dried Oregano. This can be replaced by using Greek seasoning, or Italian seasoning if you prefer.
Kosher Salt and Cracked Black Pepper. As always, use these to taste.
Fresh Parsley. I love Italian parsley in this, but dill, fresh basil or oregano works well too. Leave it off if you like!

ingredients to make chick pea salad laid out and labeled.

How to make a Greek Chickpea Salad

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The full list of ingredients, quantities and instructions can be found in the printable recipe card below.

Get prepped

Chop the cucumber, grape or cherry tomatoes, onions, and red bell peppers; drain and rinse a can of chickpeas.

Combine the vegetables

Add the salad ingredients to a large bowl, and add the dressing.

bowl with salad vegetables in it with smaller bowls on the outside with dressing ingredients.

Make the dressing

In a small bowl whisk together the vinegar and oil, add the seasonings. Set aside.

Test for seasoning, then season with salt and pepper as desired.

Bowl with salad ingredients, a spoon and another bowl with dressing being whisked together.

Assemble

Pour the dressing over the chick peas and veggies, and toss until well combined.

Sprinkle with feta.

Collage of process of adding dressing and mixing together a greek chick pea salad.

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