Description
Herby Cucumber Salad with Feta and Chickpeas is a delightful and refreshing dish that perfectly captures the essence of summer. This vibrant salad combines crunchy cucumbers, tangy feta cheese, and hearty chickpeas, creating a satisfying balance of flavors and textures. Ideal for potlucks, BBQs, or as a light lunch stuffed in pita bread, this recipe is both quick to prepare and packed with nutrients. With its bright colors and zesty dressing, it’s sure to be a hit at any gathering or as a nutritious meal prep option throughout the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium English cucumbers (or regular)
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup feta cheese, diced or crumbled
- 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1–2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup 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
- Wash and dice the cucumbers into bite-sized pieces. Place them in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the chickpeas, red onion, feta cheese, garlic, and chopped herbs to the bowl.
- Drizzle olive oil and red wine vinegar over the salad. Squeeze in lemon juice and season with salt and black pepper.
- Gently mix everything until well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve immediately or let chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 15mg