Jamie Oliver Chickpea Salad

This easy and vibrant chickpea salad by Jamie Oliver is a simple, nutritious dish that’s perfect for a quick lunch or side. Packed with fresh veggies, creamy chickpeas, and crumbled feta, it’s both refreshing and satisfying. You can easily adjust it using the ingredients you have on hand!

Ingredients Needed

• 1 small red onion, peeled
• 1–2 fresh red chillies, deseeded
• 2 handfuls of ripe red or yellow tomatoes
• 1 lemon
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (approx. 45ml)
• Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1 x 410g (14 oz) jar or tin of chickpeas, drained, or around 4 large handfuls of soaked and cooked chickpeas
• A handful of fresh mint, chopped
• A handful of fresh green or purple basil, finely ripped
• 100g (3.5 oz) feta cheese

How To Make Chickpea Salad

1. Prepare the Vegetables: Finely slice the red onion and chillies, then roughly chop the tomatoes. Mix them in a large bowl.
2. Dress the Salad: Squeeze the juice of half the lemon into the bowl and add 3 tablespoons (45ml) of extra virgin olive oil. Season with sea salt and black pepper to taste.
3. Add Chickpeas: Heat the chickpeas in a pan and add 90% of them to the bowl. Mash the remaining chickpeas and stir them in for a creamy texture. Let the salad marinate for a little while.
4. Final Touches: Just before serving, stir in the fresh mint and basil. Taste the salad and add the remaining lemon juice if needed.
5. Serve and Garnish: Transfer to a serving dish and crumble the feta cheese over the top.

Recipe Tips

• Use ripe tomatoes: The tomatoes should be juicy and sweet to bring out the best flavor in the salad. Fresh, ripe tomatoes make the dish taste amazing.
• Mash some chickpeas: Don’t just add whole chickpeas. Mash a few to create a creamy texture that makes the salad richer and more satisfying.
• Let it marinate: After mixing, let the salad sit for 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to blend. This gives the salad a more developed taste.
• Fresh herbs are key: Use fresh mint and basil for the best aroma and flavor. Dried herbs won’t give the same refreshing taste.

How To Store Leftovers?

Let the leftover chickpea salad cool to room temperature, then place it in an airtight container and store it in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 231 grams)

• Calories: 272
• Total Fat: 16.5g
• Saturated Fat: 5.2g
• Total Carbohydrate: 19.6g
• Dietary Fiber: 5.6g
• Sugars: 3.5g
• Protein: 11.5g

Try More Jamie Oliver Recipes:

• Jamie Oliver Double Corn Salad
• Jamie Oliver Strawberry Cucumber Salad
• Jamie Oliver Healthy Caesar Salad
• Jamie Oliver Red Cabbage Salad