Description
A refreshing and healthy Cucumber Chickpea Salad featuring crunchy cucumbers, tangy feta cheese, and a zesty lemon dressing, perfect for a light lunch or side dish.
Ingredients
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Dressing
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
Salad
- 1 15-ounce can chickpeas, rinsed
- 2 cups diced cucumber
- ⅓ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ¼ cup finely chopped red onion
- ¼ cup diced red bell pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon ground pepper until well combined.
- Add the salad ingredients: To the bowl, add the rinsed chickpeas, diced cucumber, crumbled feta cheese, finely chopped red onion, diced red bell pepper, and chopped fresh dill.
- Toss the salad: Gently toss all the ingredients together until everything is evenly coated with the lemon and olive oil dressing.
- Serve: Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, then serve the salad immediately or chill for 15-20 minutes for enhanced flavor.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes.
- Can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days; feta and cucumber maintain their texture best when fresh.
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor impact.
- This salad can be served as a light vegetarian meal or a side dish for grilled meats.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keywords: Cucumber Salad, Chickpea Salad, Mediterranean Salad, Healthy Salad, Vegetarian Salad, Lemon Dressing, Feta Cheese, Quick Salad
