Description
Chickpea Cucumber Salad (The Ultimate Refreshing Recipe) is a vibrant dish that combines wholesome ingredients for a delightful and nutritious experience. Perfect for summer barbecues, light lunches, or quick dinners, this salad features crunchy cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and protein-packed chickpeas, all tossed in a zesty lemon vinaigrette. It’s not just visually appealing but also incredibly satisfying and versatile—enjoy it on its own, as a side dish, or over grains like quinoa. With minimal prep time and the ability to customize with your favorite herbs or veggies, this refreshing salad is sure to become a staple in your meal rotation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 English cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- For the dressing: extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, dill, garlic, salt, and pepper
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, dill, garlic, salt, and pepper to create the vinaigrette.
- In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
- Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg