Mediterranean Chickpea Egg Salad Recipe - Healthy Meal Prep Lunch (2024)

Mediterranean Chickpea Egg Salad Recipe. A chopped salad loaded with chickpeas, hard boiled eggs, red peppers, green peppers, cucumber, onion, kalamata olives, red wine vinegar, garlic powder, oregano, basil, dill, and salt! Vegetarian. Dairy Free. Gluten Free. Meal prep friendly! Healthy lunch!

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Fresh, healthy, quick, easy, meal prep friendly, delicious . . .mediterranean chickpea egg salad for the win! You guys have been asking for more quick and easy, make ahead lunch recipes. So, you ask, I deliver. 😉

I love recipes like this salad, because it’s not really a salad salad. You know what I mean? It’s not leafy greens with a few mix-ins, it’s more like a bunch of finely chopped ingredients thrown into a bowl with a yummy sauce, so you get a TON of awesome flavors and textures in every bite.

This recipe is perfect for those that are vegetarian, dairy free, and or gluten free as well. If you’re not any of those, feel free to add some grilled chicken, feta, or pita on the side!

Whatever you do, it’ll be delish.

Promise.

Ingredients inmediterranean chickpea egg salad:

• Chickpeas
• Hard boiled eggs
• Red pepper
• Green pepper
• Cucumber
• Red onion
• Kalamata olives
• Red wine vinegar
• Garlic powder
• Oregano
• Basil
• Dill
• Salt

How to makemediterranean chickpea egg salad:

1. Place chickpeas, eggs, red pepper, green pepper, cucumber, red onion, olives, vinegar, garlic powder, oregano, basil, dill, and salt into a large bowl.
2. Gently toss to combine.
3. Taste and re-season, if necessary.
4. Serve immediately or store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge!

What to serve withmediterranean chickpea egg salad:

• Pita with hummus <– my fave
• Grilled chicken <– if you want to bulk this up even more!

Can you eat chickpeas raw?

You can eat canned chickpeas raw, because they are already cooked.

How do i cook canned chickpeas?

Since they’re already cooked, you don’t need to cook them again. All you need to do is drain the liquid and give them a rinse!

Are chickpeas good for you?

Yes! Chickpeas are a great vegetarian source of fiber and protein.

I absolutely love the hearty chickpeas, protein packed eggs, crunchy peppers, fresh cucumber, tangy olives and vinegar, and loads of spices. There’s a lot going on in every bite and I’m lovin’ every minute of it!

If you’re looking for a flavor packed, healthy, make in advance meal prep friendly lunch recipe, then this mediterranean chickpea egg salad is for you!

– Jennifer