Description
Mediterranean magic meets fresh ingredients in this chickpea, cucumber, and feta salad. Crisp cucumbers, protein-packed chickpeas, and creamy feta create a light, zesty dish perfect for summer meals or quick lunches you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
main ingredients:
- 1 can (400 g / 14 oz) chickpeas
- 1 cucumber
- 1 red onion
- 150 g (5.3 oz) feta cheese
herbs and aromatics:
- 3–4 sprigs flat-leaf parsley
dressing ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- salt
- pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the base ingredients by thoroughly rinsing and straining the chickpeas through a colander, ensuring they are completely free of excess liquid.
- Carefully slice the red onion into delicate, translucent ribbons, creating thin and uniform pieces that will distribute evenly throughout the salad.
- Wash the cucumber and parsley under cool running water, then meticulously dice the cucumber into precise, bite-sized cubes and finely chop the fresh parsley leaves.
- Transfer the chickpeas, thinly sliced red onion, diced cucumber, crumbled feta cheese, and chopped parsley into a spacious mixing bowl.
- Create a vibrant dressing by whisking together olive oil and freshly squeezed lemon juice in a separate small bowl, incorporating a pinch of salt and ground black pepper to enhance the flavor profile.
- Pour the zesty dressing over the salad ingredients and gently fold the mixture, ensuring each component is evenly coated with the citrusy vinaigrette.
- Refrigerate the salad for a minimum of 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to harmonize and intensify, creating a refreshing and cohesive Mediterranean-inspired dish.
Notes
- Drain chickpeas thoroughly to prevent watery texture and ensure crisp salad consistency.
- Finely slice red onion for balanced flavor without overpowering other ingredients.
- Chill salad for minimum 30 minutes to enhance taste and allow ingredients to marinate.
- Use fresh parsley for vibrant color and bright, herbaceous undertones.
- Choose creamy feta cheese for tangy richness that complements the chickpeas’ earthiness.
- Serve chilled as refreshing side dish or light Mediterranean-inspired lunch option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg