Description
A refreshing and flavorful Chickpea Feta Cucumber Salad featuring protein-rich chickpeas, crumbly feta cheese, and crisp cucumber tossed in a tangy red wine vinaigrette with fresh herbs. This quick and easy salad is perfect for a light lunch or a healthy side dish.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 2 cans Chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
- 8 oz Feta Cheese (crumbled)
- 1/2 cup Red Onion (diced)
- 1 piece English Cucumber (diced)
- 1/4 cup Fresh Herbs (optional: chopped basil, dill, mint)
Red Wine Vinaigrette
- 1/2 cup Oil (olive or avocado)
- 2 tbsp Lemon Juice (fresh)
- 1 tbsp Lemon Zest
- 1/4 cup Red Wine Vinegar
- 1 tsp Dijon Mustard
- 1 tsp Garlic (minced or powder)
- 1 tsp Dried Oregano
- 1 tsp Dried Parsley
- 1/4 tsp Salt (to taste)
- 1/8 tsp Black Pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing: In a mixing bowl or mason jar, combine olive or avocado oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, dried oregano, dried parsley, salt, and black pepper. Whisk thoroughly until the mixture is fully emulsified and smooth.
- Prepare chickpeas: Drain and rinse the chickpeas thoroughly under cold water to remove excess moisture. Drain as much water as possible before adding them to the dressing bowl.
- Combine salad ingredients: Add the drained chickpeas, diced cucumber, diced red onion, crumbled feta cheese, and fresh herbs if using, into the bowl with the vinaigrette. Gently toss all ingredients together until well combined and evenly coated with the dressing.
- Chill and serve: Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least two hours to allow flavors to meld. Serve chilled as a refreshing side or light meal. Enjoy!
Notes
- For best flavor, let the salad chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Fresh herbs such as basil, dill, or mint add extra brightness but are optional.
- Use a can of no-salt-added chickpeas for a lower sodium version.
- The salad can be stored covered in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Feel free to add cherry tomatoes or olives for extra variety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keywords: chickpea salad, feta salad, cucumber salad, Mediterranean salad, healthy salad, vegetarian salad, no-cook salad, quick salad
