Description
Chickpea Cucumber Feta Salad is a vibrant, refreshing dish that combines the creamy texture of feta with crunchy cucumbers and hearty chickpeas, all tossed in a zesty lemon-olive oil dressing. This salad is not only quick to prepare but also packed with nutrients, making it a perfect choice for picnics, barbecues, or as a light side dish at dinner. The fresh flavors of dill and mint elevate the taste, ensuring that every bite is bursting with deliciousness. Whether served alone or as an accompaniment to grilled proteins, this salad is versatile and customizable, allowing you to add your favorite vegetables or herbs to suit your palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups boiled or canned chickpeas
- 170 grams diced cucumber
- 40 grams finely chopped red onion
- 2 ½ tablespoons minced dill
- 2 teaspoons minced spearmint
- 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Zest of half a lemon
- 3–4 teaspoons red wine vinegar
- 100 grams crumbled feta cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine chickpeas, cucumber, red onion, dill, spearmint, olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, red wine vinegar, and feta cheese.
- Gently mix all ingredients until well combined.
- For enhanced flavor, cover and refrigerate for about an hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 10mg