Heart-Healthy Cucumber Garbanzo Salad
Bursting with vibrant flavors and wholesome nutrition, this Heart-Healthy Cucumber Garbanzo Salad is a refreshing way to elevate your lunch or dinner. Packed with crisp cucumber slices, protein-rich chickpeas, juicy cherry tomatoes, and fragrant herbs like parsley and basil, this salad is a celebration of Mediterranean-inspired goodness. A zesty lemon and olive oil dressing ties it all together, while optional crumbled feta adds a creamy touch for extra indulgence. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this nutrient-dense dish is perfect for busy days, clean eating, or anyone seeking a light yet satisfying meal. Serve it fresh or chilled for a heart-healthy delight that’s equally at home as a side dish or main course.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large cucumber
- 1 can (15 oz) canned chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 0.5 medium red onion, finely chopped
- 0.5 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.25 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
Instructions
Wash the cucumbers thoroughly and slice them thinly. If desired, you can peel them before slicing.
In a large bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers, drained and rinsed chickpeas, halved cherry tomatoes, and finely chopped red onion.
Add the chopped parsley and basil to the bowl with the vegetables.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
If using, add crumbled feta cheese to the salad and mix gently.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to let the flavors mingle before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1514 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 69.0 g | 88% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.5 g | 118% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 107 mg | 36% | |
| Sodium | 3353 mg | 146% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 173.0 g | 63% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 44.5 g | 159% | |
| Total Sugars | 45.0 g | ||
| Protein | 69.3 g | 139% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1431 mg | 110% | |
| Iron | 25.8 mg | 143% | |
| Potassium | 4196 mg | 89% | |
*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.
