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Chickpea Cucumber Salad

Chickpea Cucumber Salad: Refreshing Taste of Summer Bliss

A refreshing Chickpea Cucumber Salad that combines protein-packed chickpeas, crunchy cucumbers, and a zesty lemon vinaigrette, perfect for any summer meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 can chickpeas well rinsed and drained
  • 1 large English cucumber chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/4 cup red onion thinly sliced
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil or any neutral oil
  • 1 large fresh lemon juice from one lemon
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill chopped
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 pinch salt to taste
  • 1 pinch black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • Spatula
  • salad bowl

Method
 

Dressing Preparation
  1. In a small mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, dill, garlic, salt, and black pepper. Whisk the ingredients together vigorously for about 30 seconds until well blended and emulsified.
Salad Assembly
  1. In a large salad bowl, add the chickpeas, chopped cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and red onion. Gently mix these ingredients together for about 1 minute.
Combining Salad and Dressing
  1. Pour the prepared dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to ensure all ingredients are coated without breaking up the chickpeas or cucumbers.
Serving
  1. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to enhance flavors before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 8gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 240mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 7gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor and avoid over-mixing the salad to maintain the crispness of vegetables.

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