Marinated Chickpeas with Tomatoes and Cucumber
Marinated Chickpeas with Tomatoes and Cucumber is a vibrant and refreshing salad that brings together the wholesome goodness of chickpeas, juicy tomatoes, and crisp cucumber. This easy-to-make dish is perfect as a side for barbecues, picnics, or even as a light meal on its own. With every bite, you’ll experience a delightful burst of flavors from the zesty marinade made with quality olive oil, vinegars, and aromatic seasonings. Not only is it packed with nutrients, but it’s also incredibly versatile—perfect for vegan and vegetarian diets. Plus, it requires just 10 minutes of prep time and can be marinated ahead for those busy days!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 15 oz canned chickpeas
- 12 oz chopped tomatoes
- 5–6 oz seedless English cucumber
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 3/4 cup quality olive oil
- 2 TBSP red apple vinegar or white apple vinegar
- 2 TBSP balsamic vinegar
- 1 large lemon (juiced)
- 1 clove garlic (smashed and minced, optional)
- 1–2 tsp Italian seasoning blend
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 3–4 TBSP fresh chopped parsley (to garnish)
- 1/4–1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (skip if vegan)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, both types of vinegar, lemon juice, garlic (if using), Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to create the marinade.
- Add drained chickpeas, chopped tomatoes, cucumber slices, diced red onion, and parsley to the marinade. Stir gently to combine all ingredients.
- Allow the salad to marinate at room temperature for 30-60 minutes to enhance flavors.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature. Optionally sprinkle feta cheese on top before enjoying.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg