Description
Herby Cucumber Salad with Feta and Chickpeas is a vibrant, refreshing dish that perfectly captures the essence of summer. This easy-to-make salad combines crisp cucumbers, protein-packed chickpeas, and creamy feta cheese, all tossed in a zesty dressing of olive oil and lemon. Not only is this salad a feast for the eyes with its colorful ingredients, but it’s also incredibly versatile. Serve it as a cool side dish at potlucks, enjoy it in pita pockets for lunch, or have it as a light dinner option. With minimal preparation time and wholesome ingredients, this salad is sure to become a go-to favorite during warm weather gatherings.
Ingredients
- 2 medium English cucumbers
- 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh herbs (parsley, cilantro, mint)
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and dice the cucumbers into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced cucumbers, chickpeas, red onion, feta cheese, garlic, and fresh herbs.
- Add olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Taste the salad and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg