Description
This easy Chickpea Cucumber Salad with Feta and Tomatoes is a refreshing Mediterranean-inspired dish, perfect for a light lunch or as a side. Combining protein-packed chickpeas, fresh cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and tangy feta cheese, this no-cook salad is tossed in a zesty dressing made with olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, and oregano. It’s quick to prepare, healthy, and bursting with vibrant flavors.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
Dressing Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine the vegetables and chickpeas. In a large mixing bowl, add the drained chickpeas, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, thinly sliced red onion, and chopped fresh parsley. Mix gently to combine all the fresh ingredients evenly.
- Prepare the dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper until well emulsified and fragrant.
- Dress the salad. Pour the dressing over the chickpea and vegetable mixture, tossing gently to ensure everything is coated evenly without breaking up the ingredients.
- Add the feta cheese. Fold in the crumbled feta cheese carefully so it retains its texture and blends with the salad flavors.
- Chill before serving. Refrigerate the salad for 15 to 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. Serve chilled or at room temperature for best taste and freshness.
Notes
- This salad can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 2 days without losing its flavor or texture.
- For extra flavor, add diced avocado or slices of olives before serving.
- To make this recipe vegan, omit the feta cheese or substitute with a plant-based dairy-free alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
