Easy Chickpea Cucumber Salad with Feta and Tomatoes
Easy Chickpea Cucumber Salad with Feta and Tomatoes is a vibrant, refreshing dish that is perfect for any occasion. In just 10 minutes, you can whip up this nutritious salad that combines protein-packed chickpeas with crunchy cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and tangy feta cheese. Tossed in a zesty lemon vinaigrette, this salad makes an ideal light lunch, satisfying side dish, or healthy snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
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- 1 can chickpeas (15 oz), rinsed and drained
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 4 Persian cucumbers, diced
- ¼ cup red onion, diced
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- Fresh parsley and dill
- Olive oil
- White wine vinegar
- Juice of 1 lemon (about 2–3 Tbsp)
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables: Rinse chickpeas under cold water. Dice cucumbers and halve the cherry tomatoes. Chop red onion and herbs.
- Combine ingredients: In a mixing bowl, mix chickpeas, cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, parsley, and dill.
- Make dressing: Whisk olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Add feta: Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and top with crumbled feta cheese. Toss gently to combine.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 20mg