Easiest Ever Vegan Chickpea Salad Recipe

Close up photo of chickpea salad with tomatoes, cilantro, and onions.

5 from 3 votes

Make this easy Chickpea Salad recipe with tomato, onions, cilantro, & white balsamic in 10 minutes! Gluten-free and so delicious!

Prep Time10

Total Time10

Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch, Snack

Cuisine: American, Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Mediterranean, MIND Diet, Vegan

Keyword: side salad

Servings: servings

Calories: 337kcal

Author: EA Stewart, RD | Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

Ingredients

Dressing

1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup white balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
Salt and pepper to taste

Chickpea Salad

2 cups cooked chickpeas ~13-14 ounce jar or can, rinsed and drained.
2 cups grape tomatoes sliced
1/2 sweet onion finely chopped
1 cup fresh cilantro chopped
optional ingredients see recipe notes

Instructions

Make the dressing

Combine oil, vinegar, and mustard in a mason jar and shake well to combine, or whisk ingredients together in a glass bowl or liquid measuring cup. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Make the chickpea salad

Rinse and drain chickpeas. Add to a large mixing or serving bowl.
Slice tomatoes, finely chop onion, and chop cilantro. Add to chickpeas.
Pour dressing on top of salad ingredients and stir well to combine.

Notes

Ingredient Swaps & Additions

Chopped green, orange, yellow, or red pepper.
English or Persian cucumbers.
Chopped green onion.
Chopped leafy greens.
Crunchy celery.
Any other chopped fresh vegetables you have on hand.
Kalamata olives.
Creamy avocado.
Feta cheese or goat cheese.
Other legumes like black beans, lentils, and cannellini beans.

Serving Suggestions

Serve on top of gluten-free bread for an open-face chickpea salad sandwich.
Add feta cheese, kalamata olives, and crispy cucumbers for a yummy Greek Chickpea Salad.
Serve as a dip with gluten-free crackers for a tasty appetizer.
Add tuna to make Chickpea Tuna Salad.
Pour on top of gluten-free pasta in place of pasta sauce.
Serve as a side dish with pan-seared salmon, roast chicken, steak, roast pork, or easy roast turkey breast.
Serve on top of Greek yogurt for a savory yogurt parfait.
Enjoy with a grilled cheese sandwich or quesadilla.

Tips! Store your leftover salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. If you use avocado, add it before serving, so it doesn't brown.

Nutrition information is based on 4 servings.

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