Description
This Healthy Chickpea Cucumber Salad with Feta & Tomatoes is a refreshing and nutritious dish that combines chickpeas, crunchy cucumbers, and vibrant cherry tomatoes with crumbled feta cheese. Perfect for those looking to maintain a balanced diet, this dietitian-approved recipe is easy to prepare and bursting with flavor. Ideal for summer barbecues or meal prep, this salad is sure to satisfy while keeping you healthy!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables by dicing the cucumbers and halving the cherry tomatoes.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cucumbers, halved tomatoes, chickpeas, chopped red onion, and parsley.
- Add crumbled feta cheese, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to the bowl, and toss gently.
- Serve immediately, or chill in the fridge for about 30 minutes to enhance flavors.
Notes
- This salad can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- For optimal freshness, add cucumbers just before serving if storing leftovers.
- Feel free to customize with bell peppers or different herbs like mint or dill.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250 Kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg