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Give your meal prep routine a Mediterranean makeover with this fresh and flavorful meal prep Greek salad! Crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, crunchy bell peppers, and briny Kalamata olives come together with creamy feta and protein-packed chickpeas for the perfect balance of textures and flavors. A zesty lemon-oregano dressing ties it all together, making every bite bright and delicious. The best part? This salad stays fresh for days—just keep the dressing separate until you’re ready to dig in! Whether you’re packing it for lunch or serving it as a side, this salad is a meal prep win.
Enjoy a fresh and vibrant Greek salad all week with this ultimate meal prep recipe. It’s so tasty, combining crisp fresh veggies with creamy feta and a tangy dressing.
Fans of Greek dishes might also like pastitsio (a Greek lasagna), lemon chicken with potatoes, or baked salmon with Greek-inspired salsa.
Why You’ll Love It
Fresh and flavorful: This delicious meal prep Greek salad recipe boasts plenty of crisp, fresh salad vegetables along with creamy feta cheese, tasty chickpeas, and a mouthwatering lemon, garlic and oregano dressing.
Easy to prepare: You can have this salad ready in just 15 minutes!
Perfect for meal prep: I like to make a batch of this Greek salad because it stays fresh for days.
Gluten-free: There’s no gluten in here.
No cooking required: You don’t need to cook anything to make this recipe.
Meal Prep Greek Salad Ingredients
A complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.
Chickpeas: Also known as garbanzo beans, chickpeas are the main protein in this salad.
Feta cheese: Crumbly, creamy and tangy, feta cheese is a key component in Greek salad recipes.
Green bell pepper: For crispness and a savory flavor.
Cucumbers: Also for crispness.
Grape tomatoes: Grape tomatoes (or cherry tomatoes) add sweetness to the salad.
Kalamata olives: For a briny flavor.
Lemon juice: To make the dressing zesty and tangy.
Extra-virgin olive oil: Greek olive oil is the most authentic choice.
Garlic powder: For aromatic flavor in the dressing.
How to Make Greek Salad Meal Prep
For more detailed instructions with weights and measurements, jump to the printable recipe card.
Prepare the dressing: Whisk the dressing ingredients together and divide between small containers (I use these!)
Assemble the salad: Divide the chickpeas, cucumbers, bell peppers, tomatoes, olives, and red onion between meal prep containers (I use these!) and top with feta cheese.
Serve and enjoy: When ready to serve, pour the dressing over the salad, garlic with parsley and enjoy.
Substitutions and Variations
Add protein: Add grilled chicken, steak, shrimp or salmon.
Add grains: Make it heartier by adding some grains like quinoa, farro, rice, or couscous.
Spice it up: Make it spicy with banana peppers or red pepper flakes.
Lemon juice: You could substitute red wine vinegar for the fresh lemon juice.
Dairy-free version: Use a dairy-free feta alternative or skip it completely for a dairy-free option.
Add nuts for crunch: Add chopped walnuts, almonds or pine nuts.
Optional add-ins: You can add roasted red peppers or artichoke hearts.
Fresh parsley: Substitute fresh mint instead.
Serving Suggestions
As an appetizer: Enjoy this Greek salad with pita bread or naan bread. You could also enjoy it with Greek lemon soup.
As a side dish: It’s delicious paired with hummus or tzatziki. Serve it with garlic butter steak bites or chicken gyros for a classic Greek-inspired combination.
How to Store Mediterranean Chickpea Salad
Store: It will stays fresh in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Enjoy chilled, shaking the salad with the dressing before serving.
Freeze: Greek salad isn’t a suitable recipe for freezing.
Top Tips
Use a feta cheese block: Buy a block of feta cheese to slice instead of crumbled feta for a creamier bite.
Keep the dressing separate: Toss the dressing and the salad together just before serving for the freshest result.
Use pitted olives: Buying ready-pitted olives is a time-saver.
The taste test: Taste the dressing once you’ve combined all the ingredients. It might need more lemon, more salt or pepper, or another small tweak.
Meal Prep Greek Salad FAQs
Yes, you can use your favorite salad dressing. I’ve had this recipe with the dressing from Olive Garden, which was delicious. Other options include vinaigrette, ranch or zesty Italian dressing.
This can happen when there’s too much moisture in it. I recommend using small, firm cucumbers, as they have less water than the larger ones. Also, you might like to remove the seeds from the tomatoes and make sure to pat try any vegetables you’ve rinsed off.
Easy Meal Prep Greek Salad Recipe
Meal Prep Greek Salad
Equipment
Ingredients
For the Dressing:
- juice of 2 fresh lemons
- 2 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 Teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 Teaspoon oregano leaves, dried
- ½ Teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ Teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Greek Salad:
- 1 Can chick peas, 15-Ounce, rinsed and drained
- 2 Cups cucumbers, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 ¼ Cups grape tomatoes, halved
- ½ Cup kalamata olives
- ½ red onion, sliced
- 4 Ounces feta cheese, fresh, cut into cubes
For Garnish:
- parsley, freshly chopped
Instructions
- Whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper in a small mixing bowl.
- Evenly divide chickpeas, cucumbers, bell peppers, tomatoes, olives, and red onion between 4 meal prep containers.
- Top each one with feta cheese.
- Garnish with fresh parsley, if liked, and serve with the dressing.
Notes
Keep the dressing separate: Toss the dressing and the salad together just before serving for the freshest result.
Use pitted olives: Buying ready-pitted olives is a time-saver.
The taste test: Taste the dressing once you’ve combined all the ingredients. It might need more lemon, more salt or pepper, or another small tweak.
Nutrition
This simple and traditional Greek salad in a bowl makes a wonderful lunch or side dish, bursting with fresh flavors like cucumbers, bell pepper and red onion, along with feta cheese, chickpeas and a tangy lemon and garlic salad dressing.
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This Greek salad stayed so crisp all week—perfect for meal prep!