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Mediterranean chickpea salad with black olives, feta cheese, red onion, and diced bell peppers served in a yellow bowl on a rustic wooden table with olive oil in the background.

Mediterranean Chickpea Salad with Feta, Black Olives, and Fresh Mozzarella

This Healthy & Easy Mediterranean Chickpea Salad is a fresh, protein-packed dish made with tender chickpeas, juicy black olives, crisp bell peppers, red onion, and creamy feta. Tossed in a simple homemade dressing, this vibrant salad is perfect for meal prep, light lunches, or an easy side dish. It’s naturally high in plant-based protein, full of Mediterranean flavor, and comes together in just minutes — no cooking required!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Rest time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Appetizer, dinner, lunch, Side Dish
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 6 servings
Calories 320 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 15 oz cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can black olives, drained
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1 cup fresh mozzarella, cut into bite-sized chunks
  • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 tbsp parsley optional

Lemon Vinaigrette Dressing

  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • Juice of 1 lemon 2 tbsp of bottled
  • 1 tsp garlic minced 1/2 tsp powdered
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tsp honey
  • pinch of salt
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar

Instructions
 

  • Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas thoroughly. Pat them dry with a paper towel. This helps the dressing cling to them better and prevents a watery salad. Add the chickpeas to a large mixing bowl.
  • To the bowl, add: whole black olives, crumbled feta cheese, fresh mozzarella chunks, thinly sliced red onion, diced bell pepper, and parsley. (if using)
  • In another small bowl, whisk together: olive oil, fresh lemon juice, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, honey, black pepper, and a pinch of salt.
  • Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine.
  • Let the salad sit for 20–30 minutes before serving. This resting time allows the chickpeas to absorb the lemon dressing and develop even more flavor. You can also make it the day before. The longer it sits, the better it tastes!

Notes

How to Serve Chickpea Salad

This versatile salad works in so many ways:

Estimated Nutrition (Per Serving – 1 of 6)

  • Calories: ~320
  • Protein: 11g
  • Fat: 20g
  • Carbohydrates: 26g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Sugar: 4g
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