This healthy, summer Chickpea Salad with cucumbers and tomatoes is great for lunch or as a side dish with anything you’re grilling!
Chickpea Salad
I’m always craving chickpeas, it’s my favorite legume and I just can’t get enough which is why I love this fresh and easy salad! They are perfect pantry staples that add protein and fiber to any salad. The best part about this salad, it takes just a few minutes to make since we’re using canned chickpeas, there’s no cooking involved. Some other chickpea salad recipes on rotation in my house, this Greek Chickpea Salad which is great for meal prep, this easy Chickpea Egg Salad and this Chickpea Tuna Salad.
With summer cucumbers and tomatoes in season, I make this vegan salad all the time. It’s a great meatless main salad or side dish to bring to a BBQ, picnic or backyard gathering, simply double or triple the recipe. You can even serve this over lettuce. It’s vegetarian, low-fat and naturally gluten-free.
Ingredients in Chickpea Salad
- Garbanzo Beans: canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- Vegetables: diced English cucumbers, tomato and red onion
- Dressing: fresh lemon juice, parsley, extra virgin olive oil, kosher salt and black pepper
How To Make Chickpea Salad
In a large bowl combine the chickpeas with the tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, lemon juice, parsley, salt and pepper. You can refrigerate up to 4 days in an airtight container.
Variations
- Tomatoes: You can modify this recipe with grape tomatoes or cherry tomatoes, or use a combination.
- Greek Inspo: Adding bell peppers, Kalamata olives and feta cheese will give this salad a Greek inspired twist.
- Healthy Fats: Add diced avocado for some healthy fats and creaminess. If making this for a party, add it just before serving.
- Don’t like chickpeas? Swap them out for white canned beans.
- Swap out lemon for any acid like fresh lime juice or red wine vinegar.
- You can add more flavor or make it your own with fresh garlic, fresh herbs, chopped celery, red bell pepper, Dijon mustard, mint, fresh dill, etc
Can I eat chickpeas from the can?
Canned chickpeas are already cooked and ready to serve. This makes them so convenient to keep on hand when you need to add a quick protein to salads.
Are chickpeas good for weight loss?
Chickpeas are great for weight loss when combined with a healthy diet and exercise. They are a rich source of vitamins, minerals and fiber, and are high in protein and make an excellent replacement for meat in vegetarian and vegan diets. I try to get at least 25 grams of fiber a day, so this salad is a great recipe to meal and keep in the fridge for the week.
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Chickpea Salad Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups diced cucumbers, partially peeled
- 1 cup tomato, seeded and diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
- 15 ounce can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients together and toss well.
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Tasty and filling. Works well in the WW diet. My doctor told me to eat more protein and this fits the bill.
So good! This will be my go-to side salad in the summer. So much flavor and so filling.
I have used this recipes numerous times and often double it for our family. I add Kalamata olives to the listed ingredients and toss in feta cheese and avocado right before serving. It’s always a hit!
Perfect salad for a picnic or backyard barbecue! Pairs well with anything grilled.
This salad is delicious!! I’m in the middle of a 7 day liver detox. Lunches need to be grain free and vegetarian, this salad fits the bill. I just made it for the second time today and this time I doubled the recipe. Looking forward to making this after this detox is over and mixing in a few different ingredients.
So delicious!! Will use as a lunch with a can of tuna in oil!! Thank you!
Hi have made this salad with a can of green lentils as extra to chickpeas , double up on other ingredients. Added in feta cheese and quarter chopped red chilli.
I keep in fridge and have as a protein packed and healthy lunch.
Thank you 😊
This is the BEST healthy salad… I use Skinny Taste’s Lemon Vinegarette as the dressing. I make a huge batch on Sunday and eat it all week. It just gets better! Easy to change up the flavors and textures for variety, adding different things to it every day. Throw in any of the following: diced avacado, feta cheese, olives, capers, canned tuna or salmon, grilled chicken, and switch up fresh herbs, basil, parsley, mint, cilantro, etc.
Great salad!
So delicious and healthy! Super easy to make…loved it!
Love this fresh, light salad for summer! It is delicious!
Absolutely delicious!!.
I made it adding some feta cheese and Kalamata olives and red pepper!
Oh my goodness!
I’ll be making it again and again!
Perfect!!
used garden cucs and tomatos very fresh I added 1 tsp white vinegar
Very delicious and refreshing! Absolute favorite. Thank you ♥️
I used quartered cherry tomatoes. They were very sweet so I added juice of half a lime for extra acidity. Will definitely make this salad again. Makes a great cold side dish in HOT Florida! Thank you!
Sorry I missed the 5 star review.
Delish
This is fast and easy! Good seasoning with ingredients I have on hand.
Great for lunches on its own or as a side salad.
This tastes so fresh and summery- and is quick and easy! Love it!
Yum!
Super yummy. Very fresh ingredients make the diff. It’s like tabouli salad but with chickpeas instead of bulgur. So good!
Very tasty and easy to make. I did add a lot more parsley. I might try cilantro next time also!
This is delicious! It’s light, crunchy and healthy. My 5 year old granddaughter loves it too.
This is a delicious, light, high protein salad. I love it!!
Bright, fresh, and packed full of nutrients – a perfect side dish for our New Year’s Salmon!
I make this year-round and everyone in my family loves it! Even my 9-year old, who isn’t a fan of traditional salad, is obsessed with this combination of ingredients. I typically add avocado to sneak some healthy fats into everyone’s diet, which adds a really nice creamy texture to this salad.
Delicious! I doubled it and added orzo and feta – to die for! Can’t eat it fast enough.
Yum!
Wonderful for summer & I had everything in the kitchen which is so rare !
Excellent and simple. Consult the variation sections, this is a great adjustable salad. For example, used fresh oregano when I didn’t have fresh parsley, used white onion instead of red (let it still in the olive oil and lemon juice for a bit to remove the bite before adding rest of ingredients). If you have super seedy ingredients like very seedy cucumbers or tomatoes, it helps to remove the seeds for a more consistent texture.
I love this salad! It’s the perfect summer time light lunch or side dish. Fresh and delicious!!
Quick and easy recipe! This will definitely be one of my go to side dishes.
This is a delightful, easy recipe! I used basil instead of parsley, because that’s what I had. Also, I didn’t seed the cucumber or tomato but probably would next time, as there was a bit of liquid at the bottom of the bowl.
Very good I love at
I made this a few hours in advance and took another reader’s advice and used Italian seasonings in place of the parsley. Glad I did. I took a few test bites before letting it sit in the fridge and thought it was good. Definitely edible and healthy, but I knew my family would think it was not flavorful enough. I added some garlic salt as well as some fresh basil from the garden and it turned out great! I ate the leftovers for lunch the next day. This was a GREAT way to use up some cucumber and tomato from the garden, and I will be making it again.
I make this all the time. Add whatever fresh herbs I have on hand; dill fronds, basil, oregano.
Great way to easily use extra garden produce, not to mention fresh tasting and deliciously simple. I’ve had friends ask me to make this specifically for potlucks after tasting it at one if my parties!
This was soooooo good. I added fresh avocado and feta on the second round. Definitely easy, quick and satisfying
I loved this. The only things I changed were using 3 cups of cucumbers (I had one I needed to use) and adding a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar. Sooo good and healthy!
I added 1/2 c of yellow bell pepper and Kalamata olives. It was light and perfect for a summer side dish.
I will make this again!
Great recipe. Going to be a staple for summer. So easy to make for a party or bring for lunches. Easy. Light. Fresh.
So tasty for a hot summer day
Thanks T.H!
Wonderfully clean and simple. Perfect proportions. So often recipes for these type of salads have way too much dressing and spices. This was not that, hallelujah
I really enjoyed this, so I’m disappointed to see so many negative comments and reviews. I made a few minor adjustments, but I almost always tweak recipes to my preferences anyway. I wanted a thicker consistency, like most of the reviewers, so I also reduced the liquid to 3 cups and used low sodium vegetable broth instead of water. I replaced cumin seeds with powder, coriander powder with ground seeds, and onion with onion powder. I added a some more salt, cumin, curry powder, and garam masala at the end to taste (I prefer a bolder, slightly spicier flavor). It was yummy, came together pretty quickly, and was what I was looking for. I served it over Basmati rice made in my carb reducing rice cooker. I will definitely make this again…and may meal prep it to freeze!
I think you might have reviewed a different recipe here.
Quick to put together and very tasty!
Delicious! I substituted dried Italian seasoning for the parsley for a bigger kick. It was a hit at the dinner table! Even my kids loved it!!
Give ths a five star.Just made this it awesome very fresh t
Tasting and refreshing will be making this a lot this summer with grillng as a side.
I made this to have for lunch. Absolutely delicious! The flavors blend perfectly. I added dill and used angel grape tomatoes but otherwise followed the recipe.
Delish and filling!
Delicious, healthy, and easy to make. I brought it to a luncheon and it was very much appreciated!
A very refreshing salad, great tastes!
So refreshing and flavorful. Perfect side dish for summer!
Loved this recipe! Great fresh tasting and healthy lunch
Very good! Great side dish for summer
Excellent flavor and holds well. I added feta
Love this recipe!
Excellent. Did add fresh herbs since they are abundant
Julia, hi!!
Love this recipe. We add feta and fresh herbs. How fun to see your name!
The simplest and most delicious salad. As a side and as a main, perfection.
awesome
Used Cilantro in this one as it’s what I had on hand. Added avocado and tajin instead of salt. Simple to make amd delicious.
Love it
I make this regularly. I add diced rupe mango for an extra something.
One of favorites to make. Simple and so tasty!
Thanks Jean!
This is a favorite salad/side for us. It is so easy to make and stays fresh for a second day. In the winter when fresh tomatoes aren’t at their peak, I use cherry tomatoes halved.
I tried this recipe a month ago and have been back to make it a few times since. This salad is simple and delicious. I didn’t change a thing, except that I doubled it!
B+
I made this for my husband and he LOVES it. He gets bored of the same thing and this is SOO easy to mix up and make different variations of. This has become an everyday lunch staple.
Things I changed:
-I made it with cilantro instead of parsley
-added yellow bell pepper
-used different colored cherry tomatoes
– only used one cucumber (for some reason the grocery store was low on regular and didn’t have any English cucumbers that day)
-removed the skins of the chickpeas
-used lemon juice instead of fresh lemons 🍋
I am going to try this with cannelloni beans next!
AMAZING RECIPE!! Thank you
Yummy!!
Very tasty and goes with everything or alone ! definitely make it regularly.
Is there a trick to getting the skins off the chickpeas quickly? Even rolling them between layers of paper towels, I wind up spending a lot of time picking off the skins. I love chickpeas, but the prep never seems quick. Would love advice!
I’ve never even heard of taking the skin off chickpeas! Is that a thing? I just rinse and use.
I am not a review person, but I feel compelled because this recipe is so good! It’s light, refreshing, easy, ingredients on hand, easily adaptable to personal preferences. This knocks it out of the park every.single. Time.
It’s not complicated and I love throwing it together for lunch, potlucks, sides, gatherings!
Today I plopped it over toasted naan and omg, delish.
You are my go to recipe search and I have so many (if not all) of your cookbooks. Thank you for all you do!
Thanks Kelli!
This is wonderful. I did add some kalamata olives and a smattering of chunks of good feta. Also I used fresh cilantro instead of parsley b/c that’s what I had on hand. This salad might be my new obsession.
Oh!! Thanks for this idea, I’m making it today and will add kalamata olives!!
Love the simplicity of this recipe
peas. This salad looks wonderful! But, remember, chickpeas are high in sodium. Those with cardiac, blood pressure and kidney problems should only eat approximately 1500 to 2000 mg of sodium per day.
They sell low sodium chickpeas.
I love this recipe. I cook my own chickpeas in the Instapot. They are so much tastier than canned and I can control the sodium. I cook 2 cups of dry ones at a time. I make hummus out of some, this salad recipe, and any leftover ones I just add to a lettuce salad for another meal. Love me some chickpeas!
I love making this salad in the summer, quick and easy, stays cold for a while longer than most.
We made this on a day we weren’t eating meat. This was phenomenal! I added all the suggestions, diced avocado, diced orange peppers, Campari tomatoes, and goat cheese (as I didn’t have feta). Due to larger volume I increased the parsley, onion, olive oil, salt and pepper plus lemon juice. I kept seasoning to taste. It was wonderful! My husband also appreciated the comment above that mentioned tuna fish and he will try that next time!
Can I use dry dill (not fresh) instead of parsley?
Sure
Great easy recipe. I made this tonight to serve alongside Za’atar lamb chops. Perfect!
I added some Mezzetta “tame” jalapenos, diced, and toss this with chopped romaine, makes a perfect summer salad meal 🙂
Thanks for a great recipe with no mayo!
I love this salad. It has become my very favorite. I eat it as a meal Easy to make.
Great recipe for taking to picnics or potluck dinners! I have a question about the nutrition information: Is that with feta added? I ask because I noticed you have some cholesterol listed, but there can’t be cholesterol in it without animal products. Since I didn’t add feta, I’m just wondering about the WW points.
My advice is to always seed the tomatoes and the cucumbers before adding to the rest of the ingredients. The seeds do nothing but add liquid and water down the dressing. If you do this you’ll get a crunchier taste to the salad.
Very good! Use quality chickpeas though! Made this twice. First time with Busches Chickpeas. The second time with an off brand and it was not very good.
Hello. I added this in My Fitness Pal and 4 servings adds up to a different macros count. Did I do something wrong? I had to put 10 servings to equate to your breakdown.
perhaps theres something wrong in myfitnesspal?
I made this in only a few minutes and its delish!
I use cilantro instead of parsley,.adds more flavor. I also use the English cucumbers ( hothouse cucumbers) much less water and no seeds! Stays crisp!
I don’t think this is only one weight watchers point for blue . I put it in my calculator and it’s 5 points !
You have to use recipe builder, the calculator adds points for 0 point foods.
Another WW friendly dish that I can enjoy with my vegetarian daughter (who is not on WW). So light and refreshing! And the best part are the simple ingredients.
This has become one of my favorite salads.
Looking for an easy garbanzo recipe for our Meals on Wheels people, as we were blessed with many #10 cans of them. Plus lots of cucumbers. This recipe looks like a winner for all the comments, pictures and ingredients. Thanks!
Can I use dried parsley or if not, can I skip it altogether?
This looks delicious! How long will this last in the fridge?
up to 4 days, keep in mind the veggies will get a little watery.
I love to add quinoa cooked in stock to his to make it super filling and my family loves it and eat it warm or cold
This recipe is awesome! It is very filling with the chick peas! This is one of my favorite salads now!
Fresh, filling and so simple to make ! I give this five stars!
So wonderful! I made it them put on top of a bed lettuce and added Kalamata olives! So yummy and not $14.00 at a restaurant!
I made this recipe for the first time fo my daughter’s birthday, we loved it, it looked just like the picture, I will make it again👍🏻
Having an abundance of produce from my garden, I am always looking for new recipes to use my bounty. This salad was absolutely delish! I followed the recipe exactly-didn’t change a thing. The flavors were delicate, light and refreshing. The longer it marinates, the more flavorful it becomes. Definitely a keeper, repeater and one to share! YUM 🙂
Love this! Perfect to bring to work for lunch. Any suggestions to make this ahead to avoid it getting too watery?
I chop my cucumbers, put them in a container lined with paper towels, and leave them for as long as possible (I usually do this the day before.) The towels are soaked through the next day. Lots of water in cucumbers.
Cucumbers have great nutrition and that includes the ” water “, so try to include it. In just a single cup of cucumber slices, you’ll get 14% to 19% of the vitamin K you need for the day. You’ll also get vitamins B and C along with minerals like copper, phosphorus, potassium, and magnesium.
Hey, it’s the salt that draws out the water in cucumber and tomatoes. Just skip the salt for the time and add it when you’re eating it. That’s what I do for any salads like this.
This salad is absolutely delicious and filling
This is such a great lunch or side! Never a disappointed guest or family member.
I looove this salad. Healthy, fresh and low in calories. I didn’t change a thing but the next day I did put it on lettuce with tuna and some cucumber ranch dressing and it was sooo good!
First time I’ve made this salad and first time my husband eats chickpeas! It is now one of our favorite salads, so fresh and satisfying
One of my favorite salads of all time. So fresh and healthy! I add feta and/or avocado when I have them on hand! Also a splash of olive oil to up the healthy fats. 5 stars!!
I got feta today to add for the first time! I’m excited
Very tasty! I use cilantro and it gives it a little added flavor!
Outstanding ..such a simple recipe Delicious.
Thank you!
I love this salad….I also put just a pinch of dried mint leaves in it. This salad is a favorite. Even my husband likes it. Lol
I love this salad….I also put just a pinch of dried mint leaves in it. This salad is a favorite. Even my husband likes it. Lol
I made a big batch and added Tuna. I’m happily very full too – DELISH!!
Tuna – great idea! 👍 I’ll have to try!
I made this recently, and it was terrific. Easy to put together, and tastes delicious! Will add in to our regular rotation.
I make this quite often. I add a good amount of Cumin, shredded carrots, jalapeno diced and sometimes sliced black olives. It’s so good by itself or with a chicken breast.
Anyone know how many tomatoes and cucumbers I need to buy to get the amounts states in the recipe?
I would buy 2 cucumbers and two tomatoes
I used one long English cucumber and grape tomatoes.
This is the most wonderful, and simple recipe. I make it so often! Although I’ve made it as specified (and recommended), I usually use cilantro instead of parsley (because that what’s in my refrigerator most often) and I also like to sprinkle some feta cheese over it as a garnish. Try this…you’ll feel healthy.
This is a tasty, light salad for lunch – also good in a pita bread with some humus!
Needed a meatless meal for lunch. I made this and put it over a bed of spinach. It was delicious !
My husband really liked this with baked salmon. I wasn’t a huge fan, it seemed to be missing something…I think the olives and feta that others have mentioned would be a great addition!
Quick, easy, full of flavor and cool on these hot nights on Hawaii Island!
Wow! This is so delicious! Fresh and light. Perfect summer salad. I added reduced fat feta and grilled chicken and meal prepped it for lunches this week. So good!’
Super easy, fast, delicious and filling!! Will make this a meal prep standby. I added feta and Kalamata olives. Skipped parsley and lemon because I didn’t have any on hand…still delicious!!
Just perfect for these hot days ! Easy and flavorful!!!
This was delicious!
Delicious and quick to make. I added feta, Kalamata and a shake of Greek seasoning.
Made twice already- every one loved it!
This is a delicious summer salad for either lunch or as a side for dinner. Next time, I will add some a Feta cheese. And it’s only 1 WW pt!!
Pretty much my go to lunch for work all week, I love his recipe!!!
My husband LOVES garbanzo beans. Definatley a hit in our house! And so easy! We always have cilantro so that’s what I use.
5 star recipe! Perfect for summer. Fast and easy and tasty. Made tonight for pre-prepped lunch. I didn’t have parsley so used cilantro instead. Give this one a try!
I made this exactly as written and loved it! So good 🙂
Will definitely make again.
I wasn’t expecting this to be as tasty as it was. I put it on top of mixed greens for lunch. Perfect!
I switched this out a bit and used Cilantro instead of Parsley (I LOVE Cilantro). Gave it a bit of extra flavor.
Love the ease and quickness of this recipe. The taste is light and refreshing.
I made this salad when Gina first posted it and I I’ve made it almost every night since. My family is WILD about it! You hit a home run with this one.
Easy and delicious! I did add feta and olives. So yummy; worthy of multiple repeats!
This is s quick, easy recipe that is full of flavor! and color! Very nutritious, also!
I’ve just discovered your site, and these recipes look amazing. I’ve just started WW – I’ve noticed the recipes show either Freestyle Points OR Points +. Which point system should I use on the WW app to keep up with my daily points? Thanks!
Welcome David! It depends on which program you are following. The Points + program is an older WW program.
Loved this salad! Great for meal prep. I sprinkled a little feta on top too.
Delicious and so simple! I will definitely make this again.
This is such a refreshing change to the normal cucumber salad. This is very light and filling and so very tasty. Quick and easy to make. Love this!
Very tasty. I added the feta and olives which makes it more Greek like.
Oh good idea!!
Que delicia… todo se ve ricooo
Absolutely my favorite salad for summer.
I made this as written and added an orange pepper for additional color (and because I had to use it). I was also skeptical that one cup would be enough for lunch, but it was very filling and delicious. Can’t wait until tomorrow, when I am sure it will be even better.
Thank you for a great base recipe! I followed this recipe with a few modifications for my own preferences and needs. Cilantro instead of parsley. Green onion instead of purple onion. 1 tsp of oil instead of 1 Tbs to make it 0 smartpoints per serving. And I added one finely diced serrano. Delicious!! 😋
Fast with great results. Simply delicious with little effort. Thanks so much..
This is so fresh tasting! Next time, I’ll add more tomatoes and black olives! Thank you!
I loved this recipe. Left out the feta on accident and just mixes up. Used the leftovers the next day, added the feta and put on top of some spring greens with grilled chicken. Boyfriend raves about how much he liked it
I cant find the pinterest save on your recipes anymore
I also cannot connect with pinterest on your post to save your recipe to my board.
On your phone, lightly tap photo and pin option will appear.
How long will this keep in the fridge?
Delicious!!
As with the post from Karen I haven’t been able to pi n recipies either. It’s how I organize my recipies. Any tips….thanks!
Really enjoy your recipes!
Mary,
Hover your cursor over the picture of the recipe and the red Pinterest icon will appear in the upper right-hand corner that will allow you to pin Gina’s recipes.
Love it!!!
I make this salad a lot! Also, make it with the suggested variations!
Just wondering, lately I haven’t been able to pin your recipes. There used to be a spot at the top of the page to pin it and I don’t see it. Am I missing something? I love all your great recipes.
hmm, it could possibly be your browser/Pinterest settings? It seems to still be there for me. Good luck!
Karen,
Just hover your cursor over the picture and the red Pinterest icon will appear in the upper right-hand corner. That is how you pin Gina’s recipes now.
I make this salad for often! I use a lovely Mediterranean spice blend that includes dried kalamata olives and add chopped artichoke hearts. Serve with a pita. Yum!
Can you share the name of the spice blend? sounds good!
I made this loved it ! I love recipes with out pasta rice I am a bariatric patient . Most recipes you have I can eat and I love it has the nutritional information
YUM! Lunch today! I love these easy, tasty recipes. I appreciate your work to bring us these delectable recipes all the time.
I’m confused. The Freestyle points for this salad is 1 per serving, but on the menu plan for this week it’s listed as 6? What else was added to increase the points?
The one on the meal plan is a different salad, it is the Greek chickpea salad.
How long will this salad keep in the fridge?
I made this salad and loved it! I changed it up a bit by adding an avocado and using some homemade Italian dressing, and fresh basil instead of parsley. Has wonder flavor and tang w a hint of the Italian dressing and basil. Also nice texture of the variety of fresh vegetables w a delightful eye appeal of colors!
How long can this beautiful salad last in fridge?
2 days, it will get watery with time.
How many WW points. Do you post WW points.
Can this be made the day before serving? It looks delicious.
I like it better after it sits in the fridge! So, I would say yes! I put a creek dressing on the salad and add feta just before serving as a bit of a change.