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Mediterranean chickpea salad with fresh herbs

Name: Mediterranean chickpea salad with fresh herbs
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Salad
Ingredients: 1 cup orzo pasta; 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 cucumber, diced; 1/2 red onion, finely chopped; 1/2 cup kalamata olives, sliced; 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1 teaspoon honey; Salt and pepper to taste; 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

Brighten your lunch routine with a Mediterranean chickpea salad that combines crisp cucumbers, salty feta, and protein-rich beans. This refreshing dish stays fresh for days in the fridge and makes the perfect side for any summer meal.

4.7(785 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·July 28, 2025

Mediterranean chickpea salad with fresh herbs — Salad served and photographed from above

Prep

10 min

Cook

30 min

Difficulty

Easy

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Salad

For the Dressing

For the Garnish

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 244 kcal
Protein: 5.25 g
Carbs: 18.25 g
Fat: 16.75 g
Fiber: 2.25 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 975 kcal
Protein: 21 g
Carbs: 73 g
Fat: 67 g
Fiber: 9 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
1 cup orzo pasta	210	7	42	1	2
1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved	30	1	6	0	2
1 cucumber, diced	16	1	4	0	1
1/2 red onion, finely chopped	20	1	5	0	1
1/2 cup kalamata olives, sliced	105	1	6	10	3
1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled	200	10	3	16	0
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil	360	0	0	40	0
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar	6	0	1	0	0
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard	5	0	0	0	0
1 teaspoon honey	21	0	6	0	0
Salt and pepper to taste	0	0	0	0	0
2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped	1	0	0	0	0
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped	1	0	0	0	0

These values are estimates and are not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Orzo

1
Boil Water
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
2
Cook Orzo
Add orzo and cook according to package instructions, until al dente.
3
Drain Orzo
Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking.
Tip: Ensure orzo is completely cooled before adding the dressing.

Making the Dressing

1
Whisk Ingredients
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and honey.
2
Season Dressing
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Tip: Allow the dressing to sit for a few minutes to meld flavors before tossing.