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Marinated Chickpea Cucumber Salad


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  • Author: Jessie
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Description

A refreshing and protein-packed salad perfect for weeknights, potlucks, and meal prep that gets better as it sits.


Ingredients

For the salad

  • 2 cans Chickpeas (Rinsed and drained)
  • 2 cups Cucumber (Chopped into bite-sized pieces)
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes (Halved)
  • 1/2 small Red onion (Diced)
  • 1/4 cup Parsley (Chopped)
  • 2 tbsp Dill
  • 1 clove Garlic (Minced)
  • 1/2 cup Feta cheese (Crumbled, added last)

For the dressing

  • 3 tbsp Lemon juice (Freshly squeezed)
  • 1 tbsp Red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup Olive oil (Extra virgin)
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper (Freshly ground)
  • 1 pinch Red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 tsp Salt


Instructions

Preparation

  1. In a large bowl, combine the chickpeas, chopped cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, diced red onion, dill, and parsley.
  2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard, lemon juice, olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
  3. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
  4. Gently fold in the feta cheese.
  5. Let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before serving.

Notes

Keep the salad in a tight container in the fridge. It stays good for 3 to 4 days. If it appears dry the next day, add a splash of olive oil and a squeeze of lemon. Avoid freezing to maintain crunchiness.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Salad, Side Dish
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean