Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

posted on July 24, 2017

As much as I’d like to consider myself far too self assured and breezy to ever go through a mid-life crisis, my behavior every single July for the past 20+ years would suggest otherwise. Without fail, at some point during the month, I look at the calendar and FREAK OUT that summer is gone. Dramatic much? Fortunately, this fresh, definitively summery Mediterranean Chickpea Salad is here to convince me otherwise.

Healthy Mediterranean Chickpea Salad with feta, cucumber, bell peppers, and a simple Greek dressing. Fast, easy recipe that’s perfect for a summer barbecue side dish or a main dish salad for a light dinner. {vegetarian, gluten free, vegan friendly} Recipe at wellplated.com | @wellplated

Mediterranean Chickpea Salad is an easy, healthy, edible reminder that summer ain’t over yet.

It doesn’t just celebrate the present moment. It flaunts it.

Made with bell peppers of all colors, fresh herbs, and crisp cucumber—all ingredients that are hitting their summer prime—every bite reminds me that instead of burning my precious time and energy having a “midsummer crisis,” I should direct it towards appreciating the summer goodness that’s surrounding me right here, right now.

Healthy Mediterranean Chickpea Salad with Feta, Cucumber, and Greek dressing. Fast, easy, and absolutely delicious! Recipe at wellplated.com | @wellplated

Did that stop me from impulsively checking the paddle tavern schedule for openings approximately 45 seconds after writing that last sentence? Of course not.

I am, however, making progress, one bite of Mediterranean Chickpea Salad at a time.

Easy and healthy Mediterranean Chickpea Salad with crunchy fresh veggies, creamy feta, and a simple Greek dressing. Recipe at wellplated.com | @wellplated

This easy chickpea salad is one of those glorious, no-cook summer meals that hardly needs a recipe. I took a collection of ingredients that I often associate with the Mediterranean (and the really good Greek salad from my favorite Mediterranean restaurant back home) and combined them into one rainbow bowl of seasonal glory.

Bell peppers of all colors! Crisp cucumber! Creamy feta cheese! Hearty chickpeas! It’s a wheel of fresh, healthy ingredients that, while tasty on their own, are even better enjoyed together.

The chickpea salad dressing is a 30-second red wine vinaigrette that you can shake together right in a mason jar. Theatrical overhead pour optional but encouraged.

Chopped Greek Chickpea Salad with Feta, Cucumber, and Greek dressing. An easy, healthy recipe that’s perfect for summer parties and light dinners. (Vegetarian, Gluten Free, Vegan friendly) Recipe at wellplated.com | @wellplated

This Mediterranean Chickpea Salad is sturdy and can last in the refrigerator for several days. It works well as a side dish (it tastes great at room temperature, making it an ideal option for barbecues and potlucks), is filling enough for a light lunch, and can be repurposed for a variety of different meals throughout the week.

Easy and healthy Mediterranean Chickpea Salad with Feta, Cucumber, Bell Pepper, and Red Onion. Perfect for easy entertaining, light summer meals, and picnics or barbecues. Recipe at wellplated.com | @wellplated

After enjoying this Mediterranean Chickpea Salad on its own, I munched the leftovers a few different ways. I had it top of salad greens with grilled chicken, tucked it inside pita bread with avocado and a smear of Greek yogurt, and snitched bites directly from the fridge whenever I needed a little reminder that summer isn’t going anywhere just yet.

For a step-by-step of how to make this Mediterranean Chickpea Salad, watch this short recipe video:

If you like this Mediterranean Chickpea Salad, be sure to check out my Mediterranean Chickpea Quinoa Burgers and Mediterranean Roasted Vegetable Chickpea Salad.

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