Description
A refreshing and nutritious salad packed with protein, perfect for warm days and garden parties.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large English Cucumbers, sliced
- 1 can Chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 small Red Onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup Feta Cheese, crumbled
- 3 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1/4 cup Lemon Juice
- 1/4 cup Fresh Dill, chopped
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Wash cucumbers, slice in half lengthwise, and cut into half-moons. If desired, sprinkle with salt and let sit for 10 minutes.
- Rinse and drain chickpeas under cold water.
- Chop red onion finely.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, dill, salt, and pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine cucumbers, chickpeas, red onion, and feta. Drizzle dressing over and toss gently.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Chill in the fridge for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
For best results, serve chilled and consider adding grilled chicken or whole-grain pita chips.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: salad, cucumber, protein, healthy, vegetarian, summer, refreshing