Description
Herby Cucumber Salad with Feta and Chickpeas is a refreshing and nutritious dish perfect for summer gatherings or a light lunch. This vibrant salad combines crisp cucumbers, protein-rich chickpeas, and creamy feta, tossed with fresh herbs for an explosion of flavor in every bite. Whether served as a side or stuffed into pita bread, this salad is sure to impress. Quick and easy to prepare, it can be made ahead of time and enjoyed throughout the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium English cucumbers (about 4 cups)
- 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 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
- Dice the washed cucumbers into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large mixing bowl.
- Add chickpeas, sliced red onion, crumbled feta cheese, minced garlic, and chopped herbs to the bowl.
- Drizzle olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper over the mixture. Toss gently until well combined.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to four days for flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 15mg