Description
A refreshing Chickpea and Cucumber Salad with a creamy yogurt dressing that delights with fresh flavors.
Ingredients
- 2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 medium cucumbers, diced
- 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 1 avocado, diced (optional)
- 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1–2 tablespoons water, as needed
Instructions
- Prepare the chickpeas. Drain and rinse the chickpeas thoroughly. Pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel to help prevent excess moisture in the salad.
- Chop the vegetables. Dice the cucumbers, halve the cherry tomatoes, thinly slice the red onion, and chop the parsley and dill.
- Make the yogurt dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until smooth. Add water a little at a time if you prefer a thinner consistency.
- Combine the salad ingredients. In a large bowl, add the chickpeas, cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, parsley, and dill. Add the feta cheese and avocado, if using.
- Add the dressing. Pour the creamy yogurt dressing over the salad. Toss gently until all the ingredients are evenly coated.
- Chill the salad. Refrigerate for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to blend. If preparing ahead, keep the dressing separate until just before serving for the freshest texture.
- Serve. Give the salad a gentle toss, taste, and adjust the lemon juice, salt, or pepper as needed. Garnish with extra dill and crumbled feta.
Notes
- For a vegan option, substitute Greek yogurt with a plant-based yogurt.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or radishes for extra crunch.
- This salad can be made a few hours in advance; just keep the dressing separate until serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 10mg