5-Minute Chickpea Snack Salad Recipe | Easy Healthy Protein-Packed Salad

Chickpea Snack Salad
Take 5 minutes to toss together a fiber-rich chickpea and tomato salad for a satisfying snack.
Tips
- For extra flavor, let the salad sit for 5–10 minutes before eating so the vinaigrette absorbs into the chickpeas.
- Add a pinch of salt, black pepper, or dried oregano for more depth.
- Swap grape tomatoes with cherry tomatoes if that’s what you have on hand.
- Use green or black olives depending on your taste preference.
- Make a larger batch and store in the fridge for a quick snack later in the day.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- It comes together in just 5 minutes with no cooking required.
- It’s naturally rich in fiber and keeps you feeling full longer.
- Perfect for a light snack, side dish, or quick lunch.
- Uses simple pantry ingredients you likely already have.
- Fresh, tangy, and satisfying without being heavy.
Ingredients
- ½ cup rinsed canned chickpeas
- ¼ cup halved grape tomatoes
- 2 pitted olives, sliced
- 1 tablespoon red-wine vinaigrette
Directions
Combine chickpeas, tomatoes and olives in a bowl. Drizzle with vinaigrette and toss to coat.
5-Minute Chickpea Snack Salad Recipe | Easy Healthy Protein-Packed Salad
Course: 5-min Recipes1
servings202
kcal5
minutesIngredients
½ cup rinsed canned chickpeas
¼ cup halved grape tomatoes
2 pitted olives, sliced
1 tablespoon red-wine vinaigrette
Directions
- Combine chickpeas, tomatoes and olives in a bowl. Drizzle with vinaigrette and toss to coat.