Greek Chickpea Salad with Spinach + Quinoa

This is the salad dreams are made of... Simple, fresh, hearty and packed with all the best Mediterranean flavors. Plus it's super easy to assemble, adaptable to tastes and perfect for any occasion -- lunch, dinner, meal prep or feeding a crowd.

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Greek Chickpea Salad with Spinach + Quinoa

Easy, Savory and DELISH!

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By now you know we love a good Greek Salad!

All year long we make our Greek Chickpea Salad  which is simple, fresh and packed with all the best Mediterranean flavors.

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So many of you have been making this salad too and sharing how versatile it is. You can add or skip ingredients based on what you have in the house and it still tastes great!

So here I’m showing you one of my go to adaptations. I simply added spinach and quinoa to make it heartier and even more satisfying.

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It is all my favorite flavors and it’s super easy to whip up!

It’s just 10 real, whole food ingredients all tossed in the yummiest Lemony Vinaigrette

The basics…

canned chickpeas

cucumbers

cherry tomatoes

red onion

yellow pepper

kalamata olives

creamy feta

and fresh parsley

all tossed in a yummy Lemony Vinaigrette.

The adds ons…

fresh baby spinach

and quinoa.

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Savory, a touch tangy and DELISH!

Super easy to make, it makes a large quantity so perfect for a party or meal prep.

And it’s hearty so it stays fresh for days… if you want it to be super fresh, add in the spinach and quinoa when ready to serve!

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Hope you love it as much as we do!

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Greek Chickpea Salad with Spinach + Quinoa

Simple, fresh, hearty and packed with all the best Mediterranean flavors! Perfect for any occasion -- light meal, as a side dish or served alongside brunch. Makes a large quantity and stays fresh for days.
Prep Time20 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Salads, Sides, Veggies
Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Vegetarian, Vegan
Keyword: hearty gluten-free salad, greek chickpea salad, greek chickpea salad with quinoa, easy gluten-free salad
Servings: 7 -8 cups
Author: Healthy Gluten-free Family

Ingredients

Basic Greek Chickpea Salad

  • 2 cups cucumber sliced and quartered (we used English Cucumbers)
  • 1 can of chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup yellow bell pepper diced
  • 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup red onion diced
  • 1/2 cup kalamata olives halved
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped

Add ons

  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 2 cups cooked quinoa

Lemony Vinaigrette (Makes about 1/2 cup)

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt or more to taste
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper or more to taste

Instructions

Lemony Vinaigrette

  • In a liquid measuring cup or small bowl, whisk all ingredients until well combined. Set aside. Note any extra dressing saves well in the refrigerator for several days in a sealed jar.

Basic Greek Chickpea Salad

  • Place all ingredients except parsley in a large bowl. Pour dressing over salad to taste and toss to combine. Stir in parsley.

Adding in Spinach and quinoa

  • Option 1: Add the entire amount of spinach and quinoa to the salad, toss to combine and enjoy! The spinach stays fresh and doesn't wilt for about a day or two.
  • Option 2: If only eating half the salad at a time, divide the salad in 1/2 (approximately 3 cups) and add 1 cup quinoa and 1 cup spinach, toss to combine and serve. Save the second half of the salad in a sealed container in the refrigerator and add the second cup of spinach and quinoa when ready to serve so that it's super fresh!
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8 thoughts on “Greek Chickpea Salad with Spinach + Quinoa

  1. Ok so just made this for the third time and like the last two times it was all gone!! Seriously delicious and seriously simple.

  2. Great recipe Karen! I’m trying it out for my work lunches this week. Easy & looks delicious & I appreciate the dressing recipe to go with it! Thank you!

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