🍑 Chickpea Peach Salad

Fresh | Protein-Packed | Sweet & Savory | Summer Perfect

This Chickpea Peach Salad is the perfect balance of juicy sweetness and savory freshness. Ripe peaches pair beautifully with hearty chickpeas, crisp vegetables, and a bright lemon-honey vinaigrette. It’s naturally vegetarian, packed with plant-based protein and fiber, and makes a light lunch, side dish, or meal-prep option.

Perfect for summer gatherings, BBQs, or a quick no-cook dinner.

🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4)

🥗 Salad

• 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed

• 2 ripe peaches, diced

• ½ small red onion, thinly sliced

• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

• ½ cucumber, diced

• ¼ cup fresh basil or mint, chopped

• ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)

🍋 Lemon Honey Dressing

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

• 1 tsp honey (or maple syrup for vegan)

• ½ tsp Dijon mustard

• Salt & black pepper to taste

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Prepare Ingredients
Drain and rinse chickpeas. Dice peaches and vegetables.

2️⃣ Make Dressing
Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.

3️⃣ Combine
In a large bowl, toss chickpeas, peaches, onion, tomatoes, cucumber, and herbs.

4️⃣ Dress & Finish
Pour dressing over salad and toss gently. Top with feta if using.

5️⃣ Chill (Optional)
Refrigerate 20–30 minutes for flavors to meld.

✔ Serve chilled or at room temperature.

🌟 Flavor Variations

• Add avocado for creaminess

• Toss in arugula or baby spinach

• Add grilled chicken or shrimp for extra protein

• Sprinkle with toasted almonds or pecans for crunch

• Add a pinch of chili flakes for heat

🥗 Storage Tips

• Keeps in refrigerator up to 3 days

• If meal prepping, add peaches just before serving for best texture

❓ Q & A

Q: Can I use canned peaches?
Fresh is best for texture, but well-drained canned peaches can work in a pinch.

Q: Is it vegan?
Yes — just skip feta and use maple syrup instead of honey.

Q: Can I make it ahead?
Yes! Store dressing separately and combine before serving.