16 Amazing Chickpea Salads (gluten-free, soy-free, nut-free options included)

Chickpea salads are such a versatile dish. Whether you’re craving a salad with spiced chickpeas, or mashed chickpea salad sandwich or a dinner salad starring whole chickpeas and amazing dressings, I’ve got lots of satisfying options for you to try.

Chickpeas are such a versatile, plant-based protein! You can use them to make soups, stews, curries, etc. And you can smash them into salads or use whole chickpeas in your green salads. Today, we’re talking about chickpea salads – smashed and otherwise. They make a great, quick summer lunch, so let’s celebrate them!

A simple chickpea salad sandwich can be seasoned like vegan chicken salad, of course, but you can also use so many fun additions to mix up the flavor profile!

And when it comes to whole chickpea salads, the sky’s the limit! You can mix up additions and salad dressing flavors to create so many delicious combinations. I have tons of flavor-packed options for you to try. Also check out my summer salads with other proteins and veggies!

Whole Chickpea Salads

Vegan Chickpea Dill Salad

Chickpea Mango Zucchini Koshimbir Salad with Curry Leaves

Crunchy Salad with firecracker Chickpeas and Peanut sauce

BBQ Chickpea and Potato Salad

Balela Salad

Berbere Chickpea Bowl with Blueberry Tomato Lime Salad

Vegan Potato Salad with Cauliflower, Chickpeas, & Zucchini

Sriracha Chickpeas, Cashews, Spinach Bowl with Ranch Curry Dressing

Spicy Chickpea Sweet Potato Salad Bowl with Tahini Dressing

Mashed Chickpea Salad Sandwiches

Gochujang Chickpea Salad Sandwich

Cajun Chickpea Salad Sandwich

Curried Chickpea Salad Sandwich

Mediterranean Chickpea Salad Sandwich

Buffalo Chickpea Salad Sandwich

Jalapeno Popper Chickpea Salad Sandwich

Spicy Avocado Chickpea Salad Sandwich

Chickpea Tahini Salad Sandwich

Chickpea Salads Video!

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions

Can I eat chickpea salad every day?

Honestly, why not? With so many options to choose from, you could do this for weeks without getting bored.

Should I use homemade or canned chickpeas for chickpea salads?

When it comes to chickpea salad, either one works fine! Just drain and use.