Description
Herby Cucumber Salad with Feta and Chickpeas is a vibrant, refreshing dish that captures the essence of summer dining. With a delightful blend of crunchy cucumbers, creamy feta, and hearty chickpeas, this salad is perfect for potlucks, barbecues, or simply as a light lunch. This easy-to-make recipe takes just 15 minutes to prepare and is packed with flavor from fresh herbs and zesty lemon juice. Enjoy this nutritious salad on its own or stuffed in pita bread for a satisfying meal. Plus, it can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to four days!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium English cucumbers (about 4 cups), diced
- 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh herbs (parsley, cilantro, mint)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- juice of 1/2 lemon
- salt & pepper
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine diced cucumbers, chickpeas, feta cheese, red onion, garlic, and fresh herbs.
- In a small bowl or directly in the mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Pour dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 15mg