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    Home » 30-minute meals » Mediterranean Chickpea Salad (with lime & mint dressing)

    Mediterranean Chickpea Salad (with lime & mint dressing)

    Published: Aug 21, 2019 · Modified: Apr 30, 2022 by Mélanie · This post may contain affiliate links · 5 Comments

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    Mediterranean salad assembled with onion and lime on the side in a blue dish
    Mediterranean salad assembled with onion and lime on the side in a blue dish
    Mediterranean salad assembled with onion and lime on the side in a blue dish

    Flavourful Mediterranean chickpea salad will be your new obsession once you try it. The lime and mint dressing adds an irresistible fresh taste to the salad. Packed with chickpeas, it brings you the protein you need to fuel you up!

    Whether you make it for a potluck, a side dish for a BBQ, or a double batch to have for lunch at work, you will not be disappointed by this Mediterranean chickpea salad.

    The crunch of the cucumber, the fruity yellow pepper, and the juicy tomato pair perfectly with the chickpeas. The purple onion and the capers are the character of the salad along with the lime and mint dressing.

    Women in a denim dress holding a basket full of vegetables

    How To Make A Mediterranean Salad?

    Making this recipe is really simple and does not require too much preparation time. The main step is cutting ''chop, chop, chop'! If you need a little reminder on how to cut an onion, I made a tutorial for you with a video.

    Since a picture speaks a thousand words, there is one that might help you when it comes to the 4 main types of vegetable cuts.

    TIP: If cutting is not your forte, just try to have all your ingredients cut in about the same size, it will present better.

    CHEESE! You can make this Mediterranean salad to your taste but feta is where I am at when it comes to blending these ingredients together. Eventually, I would consider goat cheese but feta is definitely a must.

    I did not put too much for picture purposes but in real life, I added more to my plate. Think of these capers, the olive flavour, the mint, the lime, and all these crunchy vegetables: BOOM, you have your Mediterranean chickpea salad. A great vegetarian option for your meatless Mondays or your vegetarian friends.

    VEGAN? Skip the cheese and there you go. Maybe, you could add some crunchy tofu? That would be delicious.

    Cutting board with a knife and vegetables cut for the mediterranean salad

    What Dressing Goes Well With This Salad?

    The Mediterranean chickpea salad is paired with a simple yet delicious dressing. With a simple lime juice, fresh chopped mind and olive oil, you can assemble this dressing in a minute and toss it in the salad.

    The burst of flavours added by the dry capers is tangy and aromatic. The lemony tastes they have are the perfect pair to the lime and mint dressing. Capers also have that olive aroma and suddenly the Mediterranean chickpea salad comes together.

    ADD ONS? But, hey, if you want olives, add olives! Also, if you have leftovers of cooked quinoa, plain orzo, or some brown rice, you can toss some with it.

    Please refer to my visual reference to see the 4 main types of vegetable cuts.

    More delicious salads you might like:

    Tabouleh
    Kale Salad with cranberry and walnuts
    Roasted Veggies Salad with pesto vinaigrette

    tabouleh in a square container with a wooden spoon and 2 tomatoes on the side
    White bowl with veggie salad and wooden cutlery in. Lemon and red napkin on the side
    Mediterranean salad assembled with onion and lime on the side in a blue dish
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    5 from 3 votes

    Mediterranean Chickpea Salad (with lime & mint dressing)

    The flavourful Mediterranean chickpea salad has the crunch of the cucumber, the fruity pepper & the juicy tomato, the freshness of the lime & mint dressing.
    Prep Time15 mins
    Total Time15 mins
    Course: Salad, Side Dish
    Cuisine: Mediterranean
    Servings: 4 people
    Calories: 213kcal
    Author: Mélanie

    Equipment

    • Chef knife
    • Cutting board

    Ingredients

    For the salad

    • 1 cup chickpea cooked
    • 1 cup cucumber, diced half of one more or less
    • ¾ cup yellow pepper, diced 1 pepper
    • ½ cup purple onion, julienned ½ onion
    • ¾ cup tomato, diced 1 tomato
    • 2 tablespoon dry capers

    For the dressing

    • 3 tablespoon olive oil
    • 2 tablespoon lime juice
    • 1 tablespoon mint, thinly chopped
    • Sea salt to taste
    • ¼ cup grated feta more to taste

    Instructions

    For the salad

    • Prepare and cut all the vegetables as requested in the ingredient list. Refer to the article ''4 main types of vegetable cuts'' if necessary. (link above recipe card)
    • In a bowl or deep dish, put all the salad ingredients.
    • Sprinkle with feta.

    For the dressing

    • In a small bowl, pour all ingredients and whisk until the vinaigrette is well mixed.
    • Pour over the salad and toss.

    Notes

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 213kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 222mg | Potassium: 343mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 426IU | Vitamin C: 61mg | Calcium: 87mg | Iron: 2mg
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    Comments

    1. Milly says

      November 27, 2021 at 8:35 am

      5 stars
      I made it and it was delicious, perfect for lunch, I added a hard-boiled egg!

      Reply
    2. Aimée says

      July 05, 2022 at 3:49 pm

      5 stars
      We added quinoa, and this made a delightful salad for meal prep Sunday!

      Reply
      • Mélanie says

        July 05, 2022 at 3:58 pm

        Thank you so much Aimee for stopping by! So glad you enjoyed it!

        Reply

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