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Mediterranean Chickpea Salad with Lemon Dressing

A fresh chickpea salad with tomatoes, cucumber, pickled red onions, olives, and herbs, tossed in a zesty lemon dressing. It works well as a light lunch or picnic side dish and can be made ahead.

Prep: 20 min
Total: 20 min
Yield: 5 servings
Published: September 15, 2026
Mediterranean Chickpea Salad with Lemon Dressing

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Ingredients

  • extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons
  • lemon juice 2 tablespoons
  • garlic clove 1 clove
  • Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon
  • salt 1 teaspoon
  • ground black pepper 1 to taste
  • chickpeas 3 cups
  • cherry tomato 2 cups
  • cucumber 0.5 pieces
  • pickled red onion 0.5 cups
  • Kalamata olives 0.5 cups
  • parsley 0.5 cups
  • fresh dill 0.25 cups
  • fresh mint 0.25 cups

Tools

  • large bowl
  • whisk
  • spoon

Instructions

  1. Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, Dijon mustard, sea salt, and black pepper in a large bowl.
  2. Add the chickpea, grape tomato, cucumber, pickled red onion, and Kalamata olive, then toss to coat in the dressing.
  3. Add the parsley, dill, and mint, and toss again until well combined.
  4. Season to taste, garnish with whole mint leaves, and serve.

Serving suggestions

Serve on its own for lunch or as a side dish for picnics and cookouts.

Storage suggestions

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. If making it more than 1 to 2 hours ahead, add the mint just before serving.

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