Description
Fresh and flavorful, Healthy Chickpea Cucumber Salad with Feta & Tomatoes is a must-try! Packed with chickpeas, cucumbers, feta, and tomatoes, this quick and refreshing salad is perfect for a light and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed (about 3 cups)
- 2 medium English cucumbers, diced (about 2 cups)
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved (about 2 cups)
- 4 oz feta cheese, crumbled (about ¾ cup)
- ½ red onion, finely diced (about ½ cup)
- ⅓ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Step 1: Combine Salad Ingredients In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained and rinsed chickpeas, diced cucumbers, halved cherry tomatoes, and finely diced red onion. Gently toss to distribute the ingredients evenly throughout the salad.
- Step 2: Prepare Dressing In a small jar or bowl, prepare the dressing by combining the olive oil, fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. If using a jar, secure the lid and shake vigorously until well-combined. If using a bowl, whisk the ingredients until fully emulsified. Your kitchen will immediately fill with the fragrant scent of garlic and herbs!
- Step 3: Dress the Salad Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly. The bright, zesty dressing will begin to work its magic, enhancing the natural flavors of your Healthy Chickpea Cucumber Salad with Feta & Tomatoes.
- Step 4: Add Herbs Add the chopped fresh parsley and mint (if using) to the salad and toss again. These herbs aren’t just garnish—they’re essential flavor components that bring freshness and complexity to your Mediterranean-inspired creation.
- Step 5: Fold in Feta Finally, carefully fold in the crumbled feta cheese, being gentle to maintain its texture. You can reserve a small portion of the feta to sprinkle on top for presentation if desired. Allow the salad to rest for at least 15 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld together beautifully.
- Step 6: Final Toss Give the salad one final gentle toss before serving. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary—you might want a bit more salt, pepper, or a fresh squeeze of lemon juice to brighten the flavors further. Your refreshing chickpea cucumber salad is now ready to enjoy!
Notes
Fresh ingredients will always yield the best flavor results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 320 calories per serving
- Sugar: 8 grams
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 18 grams
- Saturated Fat: 6 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 8 grams
- Protein: 12 grams
- Cholesterol: 25 mg