Description
Discover the vibrant flavors of Cucumber Chickpea Feta Lemon, a refreshing salad that’s perfect for any occasion. This Mediterranean-inspired dish combines crisp cucumber, hearty chickpeas, creamy feta cheese, and a zesty lemon dressing to create a delightful explosion of taste and nutrition. Ideal for busy weeknights or as a crowd-pleasing side at gatherings, this salad is quick to prepare—taking only 15 minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- Add chickpeas, cucumber, feta cheese, red onion, red bell pepper, and dill to the bowl.
- Gently toss all ingredients until well combined.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 10mg