Description
This Mediterranean Chickpea Cucumber Salad is a vibrant, nourishing, and quick dish featuring crisp cucumbers, buttery chickpeas, and a zesty lemon-herb dressing, perfect for family gatherings or a healthy meal-prep option.
Ingredients
Scale
2 cans (15 oz each) Canned Chickpeas
1 large English Cucumber
1 pint Cherry Tomatoes
1/2 medium Red Onio
1/2 cup Feta Cheese
1/2 cup Fresh Parsley
1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice
1 teaspoon Honey
1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
Sea Salt & Black Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Chickpeas: Rinse and drain the chickpeas thoroughly
- Chop the Vegetables: Dice the cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, and finely mince the red onio
- Whisk the Dressing: Combine olive oil, lemon juice, honey, oregano, salt, and pepper and whisk until emulsified
- Combine Ingredients: Toss chickpeas, cucumber, tomatoes, and red onion in a large bowl. Pour the dressing over and stir gently
- Add Herbs and Cheese: Fold in parsley and feta cheese last to keep them fresh
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate for 20-30 minutes before serving for better flavor fusio
Notes
Using fresh produce and quality olive oil enhances the flavor.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3-4 days.
Varietal substitutions are encouraged for personal preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 285 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 12 mg