Best 6 Greek Salad With Chickpeas Recipes

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Are you craving a refreshing and flavorful dish that embodies the vibrant spirit of Greek cuisine? Look no further than the Greek salad with chickpeas, a culinary masterpiece that combines the tangy flavors of fresh vegetables, herbs, and feta cheese with the earthy goodness of chickpeas. This tantalizing salad is a testament to the culinary brilliance of Greece, offering a delightful balance of textures and a symphony of flavors that will captivate your taste buds. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a novice cook seeking a culinary adventure, this article will guide you through the process of creating the perfect Greek salad with chickpeas, allowing you to experience the Mediterranean magic in your own kitchen.

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GREEK SALAD WITH CHICKPEAS



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This classic Greek salad with chickpeas can also be made into a Greek Salad Sandwich.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 medium cucumber, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup crumbled feta (2 ounces)
1 can (15.5 ounces) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives, roughly chopped
1/2 cup lightly packed fresh parsley leaves

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine onion, lemon juice, and oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss well to combine and let sit 5 minutes. Add cucumber, tomatoes, feta, chickpeas, olives, and parsley; season with salt and pepper and toss to combine. Divide among 4 bowls and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306 g, Fat 16 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 9 g

HEALTHY & DELICIOUS: GREEK-STYLE CHICKPEA SALAD RECIPE



Healthy & Delicious: Greek-Style Chickpea Salad Recipe image

Our Greek-Style Chickpea Salad relies on cucumber for freshness, onion for zest, and a smattering of feta cheese for tang.

Provided by Kristen Swensson Sturt

Categories     Side Dish     Salads     Salad

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 (15.5-ounce) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1/2 small red onion, minced
3/4 cup cucumber, peeled, seeded, and chopped (about 1/2 large cucumber)
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, minced
1 ounce reduced-fat feta cheese, crumbled (about 1/4 cup)
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (about 1 large lemon)
2 tablespoons kalamata olives, pitted and minced
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced or pressed
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, toss chickpeas, onion, cucumber, mint, feta and parsley. In a small bowl, whisk lemon juice, olives, mustard, oil, and garlic together. Pour dressing on top of the chickpea mixture and stir gently until combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and feel free to add slightly more cheese, lemon juice, oil, salt, or pepper right before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 427 kcal, Carbohydrate 64 g, Cholesterol 3 mg, Fiber 17 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 1348 mg, Sugar 12 g, Fat 11 g, ServingSize 4, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

GREEK-STYLE CHICKPEA SALAD



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This is a light, healthy, and refreshing salad! I found this gem in the Cook's Illustrated "The Best Light Recipe" book and I have made it many times since. Basically you are just chopping things up and throwing them together in a bowl so even the kids can help with this one. Very tasty, and excellent served over a bed of greens and herb garlic pita chips. I've tweaked it ever so slightly. This salad can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Season with additional lemon juice, salt, pepper, and oil as needed before serving. Very easy clean up, and your salad is ready in less than 20 minutes.

Provided by MelvinsWifey

Categories     Onions

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 (15 1/2 ounce) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1/2 small red onion, minced
3/4 cup cucumber, peeled, and chopped (about 1/2 large cucumber)
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, minced
2 ounces feta cheese, crumbled (about 1/2 cup)
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons kalamata olives, pitted and minced
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (use any variation)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
salt and pepper (to taste)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, toss together chickpeas, onion, cucumber, mint, feta and parsley.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olives, mustard, oil, and garlic.
  • Pour dressing into the large bowl with chickpeas and vegetables until combined.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233.6, Fat 6.5, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 8.9, Sodium 603.5, Carbohydrate 36, Fiber 6.9, Sugar 1.1, Protein 9.1

MARINATED GREEK-INSPIRED CHICKPEA SALAD



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This salad gets even better the longer it marinates in the refrigerator. While it's completely yummy right away, it tastes best after about 8 hours. I made up this salad after having early spring cravings for crunchy, crisp, refreshing summer food. The tangy vinaigrette and the sharp feta cheese balance perfectly with the hearty chickpeas and crunchy, sweet veggies and make for a really vibrant and satisfying salad. It is delicious alongside pickled baby beets or grilled chicken too. You can also put it in a wrap, or you can use it as a dip--sort of like a Greek salsa.

Provided by Michelle Walker

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

5 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons champagne vinegar
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
½ teaspoon kosher salt
1 (16 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 (10 ounce) basket cherry tomatoes, diced
1 (8 ounce) package crumbled feta cheese
1 large English cucumber, diced
1 large red bell pepper, diced
1 medium sweet red onion, diced
1 bunch fresh mint, chopped

Steps:

  • Whisk lemon juice, olive oil, vinegar, garlic, pepper, and salt for vinaigrette together in a large salad bowl.
  • Stir chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, cucumber, bell pepper, onion, and mint into the bowl until well coated with vinaigrette.
  • Serve immediately or refrigerate until flavors have melded, 8 hours to overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314.7 calories, Carbohydrate 28.7 g, Cholesterol 33.7 mg, Fat 18.3 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 10.8 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 816.5 mg, Sugar 4.5 g

GREEK-STYLE CHICKPEA SALAD



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As the Summer of Death and Bizarre Weather comes to a close, so does Healthy and Delicious' occasional series on mayo-less salads. Our fourth and final recipe is Greek-Style Chickpea Salad from Cook's Illustrated Best Light Recipe. A chickpea-based concoction, it relies on cucumber for freshness, onion for zest, and a smattering of feta cheese for tang (or, as some are wont to call it, "feta-ey-ness"). Everything balances perfectly with the dressing. Too often, grain and bean salads are over-dressed, leaving the contents to stew in a pool of flavored grease. It's not good for healthy eating or the texture of the food. This dish bucks that trend by using just the right ratio of lemon juice, Dijon mustard, olives, and olive oil. It clings lightly to the chickpeas instead of drenching them. And whether you're concerned about weight or leaky Tupperware at your Labor Day picnic, this is undoubtedly a good thing. Oh, and it's delicious, too, as Cook's Illustrated recipes tend to be. The Best Light Recipe tome is quickly becoming an all-star of my cookbook collection, joining the ranks of their Best 30-Minute Recipe book and Christopher Kimball's The Cook's Bible. All are highly suggested reading. Enjoy the end of your mayo-less summers. See you in the mayo-less autumn.

Provided by tdlopez

Categories     Beans

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 (15 1/2 ounce) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1/2 small red onion, minced
3/4 cup cucumber, peeled, seeded, and chopped (about 1/2 large cucumber)
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, minced
1 ounce reduced-fat feta cheese, crumbled (about 1/4 cup)
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (about 1 large lemon)
2 tablespoons kalamata olives, pitted and minced
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
salt & freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Procedure.
  • In a large bowl, toss chickpeas, onion, cucumber, mint, feta and parsley. In a small bowl, whisk lemon juice, olives, mustard, oil, and garlic together. Pour dressing on top of the chickpea mixture and stir gently until combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and feel free to add slightly more cheese, lemon juice, oil, salt, or pepper right before serving.

GREEK CHICKPEA SALAD WITH MELTING FETA



Greek chickpea salad with melting feta image

This easy Greek classic with red onion, cucumber and olives is made more filling with chickpeas and pan-fried feta

Provided by Sara Buenfeld

Categories     Dinner, Lunch

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tsp red wine vinegar
2 tsp rapeseed oil
good pinch of dried oregano or 1 tsp fresh, chopped
175g canned chickpeas , drained
1 small red onion , finely chopped
10cm/4in piece of cucumber , cut into chunks
6 pitted Kalamata olives , halved and rinsed to remove excess salt
3 tomatoes , cut into wedges
small handful mint leaves
2 tsp plain flour
½ tsp ground cumin
100g reduced-fat feta (sometimes called salad cheese), cubed
1-2 tsp rapeseed oil

Steps:

  • Mix the vinegar with the oil and oregano in a bowl. Pile in the rest of the salad ingredients, but don't toss yet.
  • Mix the flour and cumin, then toss in the feta to coat. Heat the oil in a non-stick frying pan and briefly fry the cheese, flicking the pieces over to cook on all sides. Toss the salad, pile onto plates and scatter over the cheese to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284 calories, Fat 14 grams fat, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 21 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 7 grams sugar, Fiber 7 grams fiber, Protein 15 grams protein, Sodium 1.8 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Use ripe, fresh tomatoes for the best flavor.
  • Choose a good quality feta cheese that is not too salty.
  • If you don't have any red onion, you can use a white onion or shallot instead.
  • To make the salad more flavorful, marinate the tomatoes and cucumbers in a mixture of olive oil, vinegar, and herbs for at least 30 minutes before assembling the salad.
  • If you are short on time, you can use canned chickpeas instead of dried chickpeas.
  • This salad is also delicious with grilled chicken or fish.

Conclusion:

Greek salad with chickpeas is a delicious, healthy, and refreshing salad that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover chickpeas. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this salad is sure to become a favorite in your home.

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