Description
Tasty Chickpea Cucumber Feta Salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish that brings together the goodness of fresh vegetables and protein-rich chickpeas, all topped with creamy feta cheese. This easy-to-make salad is perfect for any occasion—whether enjoyed as a light lunch, a side for dinner, or a nutritious option for picnics. With its delightful combination of crunchy cucumbers, aromatic herbs, and zesty lemon dressing, this salad promises to impress anyone who takes a bite. Plus, it’s simple enough to prepare in just 25 minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 whole English cucumber
- 1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 red onion
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped pistachios
- Dressing: juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather ingredients and chop the cucumber, red onion, parsley, and mint into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked quinoa and chickpeas.
- Add chopped vegetables and herbs to the bowl; stir gently.
- Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese and chopped pistachios over the mixture.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Drizzle over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 20mg