Description
Herby Cucumber Salad with Feta and Chickpeas is the perfect dish for warm days. This vibrant, refreshing salad combines crunchy cucumbers, creamy feta cheese, and hearty chickpeas, creating a delightful medley of flavors and textures. It’s not only quick and easy to prepare in just 15 minutes but also versatile enough to serve at potlucks, BBQs, or as a light lunch in pita bread. With its nutritious ingredients packed with protein and healthy fats, this salad is ideal for meal prep, keeping well in the fridge for up to four days. Enjoy it chilled for an enhanced taste experience!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium English cucumbers
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas
- 1 cup feta cheese
- 1/2 small red onion
- 1–2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup 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 cucumbers into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large mixing bowl.
- Add rinsed chickpeas, thinly sliced red onion, crumbled feta cheese, minced garlic, and chopped herbs.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently mix until well combined.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving or enjoy immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg