Chickpea Cucumber Feta Salad
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4.5
Chickpea Cucumber Feta Salad
Description
The Chickpea Cucumber Feta Salad is a fresh and vibrant combination of boiled or canned chickpeas with diced cucumber and finely chopped red onion. Minced dill and spearmint impart herbaceous notes that enhance the salad's freshness. A mix of extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice and zest, and red wine vinegar dresses the salad, providing acidity and richness that complements the creamy crumbled feta cheese.
Texture contrasts come from the tender yet firm chickpeas and crisp cucumbers, balanced by the crumbly feta. The lemon and vinegar brighten the overall flavors, while the herbs add an aromatic lift. Mixing all ingredients gently ensures even distribution of flavors.
Serving the salad after marinating for about an hour in the fridge allows the flavors to meld and intensify. It's suitable as a light lunch, a side dish alongside grilled proteins, or a refreshing complement to hearty meals on warm days.
Ingredients
- 3 cups (440 grams / 15 .5 ounces) chickpeas see the text above for boiling instructions, boiled or canned
- 170 grams / 6 ounce cucumber peeled and diced 1 cm / ⅓ inch thick
- 40 grams / 1.4 ounce red onion finely chopped
- 2 ½ tablespoons dill minced
- 2 teaspoons spearmint minced
- 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice fresh
- ½ lemon zested
- 3-4 teaspoons red wine vinegar
- 100 grams / 3.5 ounce feta cheese crumbled
- salt
- black pepper
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients for the salad in a bowl and mix to combine.
- You can leave the salad to marinate for about an hour in the fridge for a stronger flavor.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 554 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 554kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 52g | 17% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Cholesterol | 22mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 300mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 616mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 14g | 56% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 206IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 220mg | 22% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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