Description
Herby Cucumber Salad with Feta and Chickpeas is a vibrant, refreshing dish that captures the essence of summer. This salad features crunchy cucumbers, creamy feta cheese, and hearty chickpeas, creating a satisfying blend of flavors and textures. Perfect for potlucks, BBQs, or as a light lunch in pita bread, it’s quick to prepare in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium English cucumbers
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 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
- Dice the cucumbers into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large mixing bowl.
- Add chickpeas, red onion, feta cheese, minced garlic, and chopped herbs.
- In a separate bowl, combine olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, salt, and pepper; drizzle over the salad.
- Gently mix all ingredients until well combined; adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg