Mediterranean Chickpea Salad with Feta Recipe

Name: Mediterranean Chickpea Salad with Feta Recipe
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 5 tablespoons good quality extra virgin olive oil; 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (from 1 ½ - 2 lemons); ½ of a small garlic clove, pressed; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed; 12-ounces sweet ripe cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes, halved; 1 hothouse cucumber, halved lengthwise, seeds scraped out, cut into ½-inch dice; 4 ounces of good quality feta cheese cut into ½-inch dice; ½ of a small red onion, thinly sliced; 4 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves plus a few whole leaves or springs to garnish; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves

Instructions

Prep:25min

This Mediterranean Chickpea Salad combines tender chickpeas with crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy feta, fresh herbs and a bright lemon vinaigrette. It's easy to make and perfect for everything from a light lunch with warm pita to barbecues, picnics and potlucks.

Updated at: Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:00:37 GMT