Description
A refreshing and healthy Mediterranean Chickpea Cucumber Salad packed with crisp cucumbers, protein-rich chickpeas, and a tangy lemon-olive oil dressing. Perfect as a light lunch or a side dish.
Ingredients
1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 large cucumber, diced
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained and rinsed chickpeas, diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, finely chopped red onion, and sliced Kalamata olives.
Add the crumbled feta cheese and chopped fresh parsley to the bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, dried oregano, sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper until well combined.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the large bowl.
Gently toss all ingredients together until evenly coated with the dressing.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or lemon juice if desired.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes