Chickpea Cucumber Salad Feta (Printer View)

A refreshing blend of chickpeas, cucumbers, tomatoes, herbs, and feta with a zesty lemon dressing.

# What you'll need:

→ Base

01 - 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
02 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered
03 - 4 Persian cucumbers, diced
04 - 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
05 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
06 - 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
07 - 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

→ Dressing

08 - 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
09 - 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
10 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
11 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
12 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
13 - Freshly ground black pepper to taste

# Method:

01 - Dice the Persian cucumbers, halve or quarter the cherry tomatoes, and finely chop the red onion, parsley, and dill.
02 - In a large salad bowl, combine the rinsed chickpeas, diced cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, parsley, and dill.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
04 - Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to coat everything evenly.
05 - Add the crumbled feta cheese and toss again gently until distributed throughout.
06 - Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lemon juice as desired. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 3-4 days.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick and Easy: Ready in just 10 minutes with no cooking required.
  • Protein-Packed: Chickpeas provide a satisfying plant-based protein source.
  • Diet-Friendly: Naturally vegetarian and gluten-free.
  • Fresh Flavors: Uses vibrant herbs like parsley and dill for an authentic Mediterranean taste.
02 -
  • Meal Prep: This salad keeps well in the fridge for 3–4 days, making it ideal for advance preparation.
  • Texture: Ensure your chickpeas are well-drained and rinsed to maintain the best texture in the salad.
  • Serving: If chilling, give the salad a quick toss before serving to redistribute the dressing.
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