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Greek Roasted Chickpea Salad

This Greek Roasted Chickpea Salad is a crunchy, fresh, and protein-rich Mediterranean-style salad made with crispy roasted chickpeas, crisp vegetables, feta cheese, and a zesty lemon-oregano dressing. Perfect as a healthy lunch, dinner, or meal prep option.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Roasted Chickpeas
  • 1 can 15 oz chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • Optional: pinch chili flakes
  • Salad Base
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • ½ red onion thinly sliced
  • ½ cup Kalamata olives sliced
  • ½ cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill optional
  • Dressing
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Dry chickpeas thoroughly, then toss with olive oil, salt, paprika, garlic powder, and pepper.
  3. Spread chickpeas on a baking sheet and roast for 25–30 minutes until crispy. Let cool slightly.
  4. Chop cucumber, tomatoes, onion, and herbs.
  5. Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  6. In a large bowl, combine vegetables, olives, herbs, and roasted chickpeas.
  7. Pour dressing over salad and toss gently.
  8. Top with feta cheese and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Keep chickpeas dry for maximum crispiness.
  • Add chickpeas just before serving to maintain crunch.
  • Best enjoyed fresh but can be stored up to 2 days in the fridge.
  • Great for mediterranean chickpea salad meal prep.
  • Works well with chickpea pasta or as a chickpeas salad healthy option.