Make sure to save the aquafaba from the chickpeas to use in my Vegan Macarons!

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Whenever I visit Greece I marvel at just how insanely delicious the salads are. A lot of credit has to go to the fresh vegetables, especially the sun-soaked tomatoes, and rich olive oil.

I was totally addicted to Dakos Salad last summer, which is a variation of the classic Greek salad from Crete.

This easy chickpea salad combines all the lovely Mediterannean flavours but is so hearty and filling you can have it for lunch.

Making this salad is easy and you can customise it to include more seasonal vegetables or swap the ones I used for your favourites.

This salad is suitable for Slimming World plan without the avocado and olives which are high in Syns. Replace the olive oil with a virgin olive oil spray to limit the amount.

What’s in My Vegan Chickpea Salad

This salad is a fabulously healthy make-ahead lunch! The vinegar in the dressing will prevent the avocado from browning and the flavours will intensify. You can also add some crispbread, croutons, or Cretan rusks if you can find them!

Chickpeas – add lots of protein and fibre
Avocado – hello, healthy yumminess!
Tomatoes – the best you can find, homegrown if possible
Olives and capers
Cucumber
Red Onion
Basil and dill (or fresh herbs of your choosing)
Olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, oregano, chilli flakes and sumac for the dressing

How to Make Vegan Chickpea Salad

↓ For the full ingredients and detailed method, jump to the recipe card.

Combine all the dressing ingredients in a jar or directly in your salad bowl.

combining salad dressing ingredients in a jar

Drain and rinse two cans of chickpeas and put in a large bowl. Chop the vegetables, slice the avocado and olives and to the bowl together with the capers and herbs.

Add the dressing and give the salad a good toss. Have a taste, adding salt and pepper as needed. You can serve the salad straight away or keep it in the refrigerator for up to two days.

What Else Can I Add?

I find the salad yummy as is but my husband can’t resist adding a sprinkling of feta cheese. You can find good vegan cheese alternatives these days so that’s another option.

This salad is great for picnics or as a side dish when having a barbecue. You can also pair it with tuna, grilled fish and chicken and any number of Mediterannean dishes.

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