Name: Easy Chickpea Cucumber Salad with Feta and Tomatoes Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 large cucumber, diced; 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced; 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar or lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; Salt and pepper, to taste

Description

This Easy Chickpea Cucumber Salad with Feta and Tomatoes is a refreshing, nutritious Mediterranean-inspired dish perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner. Combining crunchy cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy feta cheese, and protein-packed chickpeas, all tossed in a simple olive oil and red wine vinegar dressing, this salad is vibrant, flavorful, and effortlessly healthy. It requires no cooking and is ready in just 10 minutes, making it ideal for busy days or warm weather meals.

Ingredients

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Main Salad Ingredients

1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 large cucumber, diced
1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Dressing Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar or lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and pepper, to taste

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Instructions

Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, add the drained and rinsed chickpeas, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, thinly sliced red onion, and crumbled feta cheese. Mix gently to blend the textures evenly.
Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar or lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and pepper until well emulsified.
Toss the Salad: Pour the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients. Toss gently but thoroughly to ensure the dressing coats every component of the salad evenly.
Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley over the salad. Serve immediately for the freshest taste, or refrigerate for about 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld beautifully.

Notes

This salad tastes even better after chilling in the refrigerator for a short time to allow flavors to develop.
Add avocado, kalamata olives, or quinoa to boost texture and nutritional value.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Salad
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: Mediterranean