This easy salad recipe is a delightful combination of fresh ingredients, featuring tender chickpeas, crisp cucumbers, and zesty lemon dressing. Perfect as a light lunch or a side dish at your next gathering, this salad is both nutritious and satisfying.
The Lemon Chickpea Cucumber Salad is quick to prepare and packed with flavor. It’s a versatile dish that you can customize with additional vegetables or herbs based on your preferences.
Easy Lemon Chickpea Cucumber Salad Recipe
This salad combines crunchy cucumber with hearty chickpeas, dressed in a bright lemon vinaigrette. Ready in just 15 minutes, this recipe serves 4 and makes for a refreshing addition to any meal.
Ingredients
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 large cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt, adjust to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Feta cheese crumbles for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prep the Ingredients: Begin by rinsing and draining the chickpeas, dicing the cucumber, halving the cherry tomatoes, and chopping the red onion and parsley.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, fresh lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Combine and Toss: In a large bowl, mix the chickpeas, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and parsley. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
- Serve: Garnish with feta cheese if desired, and serve the salad immediately or chill it in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes for flavors to meld.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 4 servings
- Calories: 180kcal
- Fat: 10g
- Protein: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
