Chickpea Cucumber Salad (The Ultimate Refreshing Recipe)
Looking for a quick and nutritious meal that bursts with flavor? This Chickpea Cucumber Salad is your answer! Ready in just 15 minutes, this vibrant dish combines protein-packed chickpeas, crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and fresh herbs, all drizzled with a zesty lemon vinaigrette. Perfect as a light lunch or a side dish for gatherings, this salad is both refreshing and satisfying. Plus, it’s easily customizable—add your favorite veggies or herbs to make it uniquely yours. Enjoy the crunch and freshness of this delightful salad any time of year!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves about 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
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- 15-ounce can chickpeas (rinsed and drained)
- 1 English cucumber (diced)
- 1/2 red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh dill (chopped)
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1/2 tsp salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 tsp black pepper (or to taste)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, dill, garlic, salt, and pepper to create the vinaigrette.
- In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
- Pour the vinaigrette over the salad ingredients and gently toss until coated.
- Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes to enhance flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg