Description
Easy Chickpea Cucumber Salad with Feta and Tomatoes is a vibrant and refreshing dish that perfectly balances flavor and nutrition. This delightful salad features protein-packed chickpeas, crisp cucumbers, sweet cherry tomatoes, and creamy feta cheese, creating a colorful medley that’s both satisfying and healthy. Ideal for summer barbecues, light lunches, or as a side dish for any occasion, this recipe comes together in just under 30 minutes. Whether you’re serving it at a gathering or enjoying it on your own, this salad is sure to impress with its freshness and ease of preparation. Plus, it’s customizable to fit various dietary preferences—simply omit the feta for a vegan option!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans chickpeas (rinsed and drained)
- 2 firm cucumbers (diced)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ½ small red onion (thinly sliced)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse and drain the canned chickpeas; place them in a large mixing bowl.
- Dice the cucumbers and halve the cherry tomatoes; add them to the bowl along with finely chopped red onion.
- Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the mixture.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together lemon juice and olive oil until emulsified; pour over the salad.
- Gently toss all ingredients until well combined; season with salt and pepper.
- Chill in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg