Chickpea Cucumber Salad (The Ultimate Refreshing Recipe)
Chickpea Cucumber Salad (The Ultimate Refreshing Recipe) is a vibrant and nourishing dish that celebrates fresh ingredients. This quick and easy salad combines crunchy cucumbers, protein-packed chickpeas, and a zesty lemon vinaigrette, making it perfect for lunch, dinner, or as a delightful side at any gathering. With its bright colors and refreshing taste, this salad is not only satisfying but also versatile enough to serve with grilled proteins or as part of a buffet spread. Whip it up in just 15 minutes for a wholesome meal that’s sure to impress!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
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- 15 oz can 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)
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh dill (chopped)
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1/2 tsp salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 tsp black pepper (or to taste)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, dill, garlic, salt, and black pepper for the vinaigrette.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine chickpeas, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and red onion. Toss gently.
- Pour the vinaigrette over the salad ingredients and toss until everything is well coated.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to enhance flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg