Description
A refreshing and nutritious Chickpea Cucumber Salad with Feta & Tomatoes, packed with protein, fiber, and fresh flavors. Perfect for a quick meal, side dish, or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed (or 1.5 cups cooked chickpeas)
- 1 large cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Rinse and drain the chickpeas. Dice the cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, and finely slice the red onion. Chop fresh parsley and crumble the feta cheese.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
- Combine Everything: In a large mixing bowl, combine the chickpeas, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, and parsley.
- Add the Dressing: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Incorporate the Feta: Gently fold in the crumbled feta cheese.
- Chill and Serve: Let the salad rest for about 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Serve immediately or refrigerate for later.
Notes
- Add Protein: Boost protein content with grilled chicken, tofu, or quinoa.
- Extra Crunch: Include bell peppers or toasted almonds for added texture.
- Spicy Kick: Sprinkle in red pepper flakes or add diced jalapeño for some heat.
- Herb Swap: Substitute parsley with fresh basil, mint, or cilantro for a different flavor profile.
- Dressing Twist: Try balsamic vinaigrette or a tahini-based dressing for a unique taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: salad
- Method: no cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keywords: chickpea salad, cucumber salad, Mediterranean salad, healthy salad, easy salad recipe