Chickpea & Olive
Mediterranean
Easy
SaladMediterranean Chickpea & Olive Salad: A High-Protein Vegan Favourite
Chickpea & Olive
15 mins
Cooking Time
Easy
Difficulty
16
Ingredients
Vegan
Diet
This Mediterranean Chickpea & Olive Salad is a flavourful, high-protein vegan bowl that’s quick, colourful, and satisfying. Bursting with fresh vegetables, briny olives, and a tangy olive oil dressing, it’s a perfect meal for warm days or light lunches.
Chickpeas add the protein punch, while cucumber and tomatoes bring crunch and freshness. The herbs lift the flavour profile, and the lemony dressing ties everything together. What makes it special is its simplicity, as no cooking is required; just toss, chill, and serve.
It’s also meal-prep friendly and travels well for office lunches or picnics. Serve it as a side with grilled vegetables, or enjoy it as a stand-alone vegan meal bowl.
Ingredients
UNITSIngredients
For the Salad Base:
2 cupsCooked or canned chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
1 cup Cherry tomatoes (halved)
1 mediumCucumber (diced)
½ cupKalamata or black olives (pitted and sliced)
¼ cupRed onion (finely sliced)
2 tbspFresh parsley (chopped)
1 tbspFresh mint (chopped)
For the Dressing:
3 tbspExtra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
1 small cloveGarlic (finely minced)
1 tspDijon mustard
½ tspMaple syrup or agave (optional for balance)
½ tsp Salt
¼ tspCracked black pepper
For Garnish (Optional):
1 tspToasted sesame seeds
a pinchLemon zest