Description
Herby Cucumber Salad with Feta and Chickpeas is a bright and refreshing dish perfect for summer meals. This flavorful salad combines crisp cucumbers, creamy feta cheese, and protein-rich chickpeas, tossed together with fresh herbs and a zesty lemon dressing. Ideal for potlucks, BBQs, or as a light lunch, this salad is not only easy to prepare in just 15 minutes but also packed with nutritious ingredients that make it both delicious and healthy. Enjoy it on its own or as a delightful filling in pita bread for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium English cucumbers (about 4 cups), diced
- 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1–2 cloves garlic, minced
- 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 dry the cucumbers, then dice them into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine diced cucumbers, rinsed chickpeas, sliced red onion, crumbled feta cheese, minced garlic, and chopped herbs.
- In the same bowl, add olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Gently mix all ingredients until well combined. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to four days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 15mg