Chickpea Cucumber Salad
Bright, fresh, and bursting with Mediterranean-inspired flavors, this Chickpea Cucumber Salad is the perfect no-cook recipe for a quick lunch, light dinner, or summer gathering. Packed with protein-rich chickpeas, crunchy cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, and tangy red onion, this salad is elevated with a zesty dressing of olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic. A sprinkle of fresh parsley adds a vibrant herbal note, while optional crumbled feta cheese brings a creamy, salty finish. Ready in just 15 minutes and requiring zero stovetop time, this healthy and flavorful salad is as easy to make as it is delicious. Serve it as a refreshing side dish or pair it with warm pita bread for a satisfying meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 can (15 oz) Canned chickpeas
- 1 large Cucumber
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 0.25 medium Red onion
- 0.25 cup, chopped Fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 clove, minced Garlic
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 0.25 cup, crumbled Feta cheese (optional)
Instructions
Rinse and drain the canned chickpeas thoroughly. Set them aside in a large mixing bowl.
Peel the cucumber if desired, then dice it into small bite-sized pieces. Add to the bowl with the chickpeas.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl.
Finely dice the red onion and add it to the salad mixture.
Chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the vegetables.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything gently to coat evenly.
If using, sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese on top.
Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 20 minutes to let the flavors meld. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
902 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 48.1 g | 62% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.4 g | 72% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 53 mg | 18% | |
| Sodium | 3124 mg | 136% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 91.9 g | 33% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.1 g | 75% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.6 g | ||
| Protein | 31.3 g | 63% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 561 mg | 43% | |
| Iron | 7.5 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 1912 mg | 41% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
