This salad effortlessly combines nourishing ingredients for a delightful dish. Begin by incorporating drained and rinsed chickpeas into the mix, providing a protein-rich base.
Chop up a fresh cucumber, adding a vibrant crunch to the salad. For a burst of color and flavor, dice half a red onion and toss it into the medley. Enhance the richness with a quarter cup of crumbled feta cheese, delivering a satisfying creaminess.
Elevate the taste with a drizzle of red wine vinegar and the juice of a lemon, infusing the salad with a zesty kick. Season with a perfect balance of salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning, creating a harmonious blend of savory and herbal notes.
Indulge in the Chickpea Cucumber Salad—a light, wholesome, and effortlessly delicious addition to your culinary repertoire.
INGREDIENTS
1 can chickpeas (drained & rinsed)
1 cucumber, chopped
1/2 red onion, diced
1/4 c feta
1 T red wine vinegar
1 lemon, juiced
1/2 tsp each salt & pepper
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1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
STEPS
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Place all ingredients in a bowl and stir. Better made ahead & stored in the fridge for flavors to mix in.
Notes: Love this one year around but super refreshing in the summer during grilling season.
Chickpea Cucumber Salad
Ingredients
- 1 can chickpeas (drained & rinsed)
- 1 cucumber, chopped
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 1/4 c feta
- 1 T red wine vinegar
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1/2 tsp each salt & pepper
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
Steps
- Place all ingredients in a bowl and stir. Better made ahead & stored in the fridge for flavors to mix in.
PROTEIN tiny amount in chickpeas, pair with a protein
FAT none
FIBER cucumber
STARCH chickpeas