Description
Healthy Chickpea Cucumber Salad with Feta & Tomatoes is a delightful combination of nutritious ingredients, perfect for a refreshing meal or side dish. This dietitian-approved recipe is high in protein and flavor, making it an ideal choice for health-conscious eaters.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 large cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ red onion, finely chopped
- ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Begin by preparing your fresh ingredients. Dice the cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, and finely chop the red onion.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the drained chickpeas, diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, and chopped red onion. Toss the ingredients gently to mix them well together.
- Add the crumbled feta cheese, olive oil, and lemon juice to the mixed salad. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir everything together until well combined, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully.
- Your Healthy Chickpea Cucumber Salad with Feta & Tomatoes is now ready to be served! Transfer the salad to a serving bowl, garnish with fresh parsley, and enjoy this vibrant, healthy dish.
Notes
- Store any leftover salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- This salad pairs well with grilled chicken, fish, or can be enjoyed as a filling sandwich.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or radishes for a personal twist.
- This recipe can be made ahead for meal prep and stored in individual containers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210 Kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg