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A bright bowl of Vegan Tzatziki Chickpea Salad with cucumbers, tomatoes, and creamy dressing.

Fresh Vegan Tzatziki Chickpea Salad

Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 285

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 large English cucumber, diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 small red onion, finely diced
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 cup vegan Greek-style plain yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic , minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the vegan yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, and fresh dill until smooth to create the tzatziki dressing.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the rinsed chickpeas, diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, red onion, olives, and parsley.
  3. Pour the tzatziki dressing over the salad ingredients.
  4. Gently toss the mixture until all vegetables and chickpeas are evenly coated with the dressing.
  5. Season with sea salt and black pepper according to taste preferences.
  6. Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.