Description
This Chickpea & Cucumber Mediterranean Salad is a quick, refreshing, and healthy dish combining the vibrant flavors of chickpeas, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, parsley, and tangy feta cheese, all dressed in a zesty lemon-olive oil dressing. Perfect for a light lunch or a side dish, it’s ready in just 10 minutes and serves 4.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
Dressing
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, add the drained and rinsed chickpeas, diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, finely chopped red onion, and chopped parsley. This forms the fresh base of your salad.
- Prepare Dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until well emulsified to create a bright and tangy dressing.
- Toss Salad: Pour the prepared dressing over the chickpea mixture and gently toss everything together to ensure even coating and flavor distribution.
- Add Feta Topping: Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese evenly on top of the salad just before serving to add a creamy and savory element.
Notes
- For extra crunch, consider adding chopped cucumbers or bell peppers.
- You can substitute feta cheese with vegan cheese to make it vegan-friendly.
- Adjust lemon juice and salt according to your taste preferences.
- This salad pairs well with grilled meats or can be served as a standalone light meal.
- Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container and consume within 2 days for best freshness.
