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Chickpea Cucumber Salad (The Ultimate Refreshing Recipe)

Chickpea Cucumber Salad: The Ultimate Refreshing Recipe for Summer

This Chickpea Cucumber Salad is the ultimate refreshing recipe, packed with protein and vibrant flavors, perfect for warm days.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Vegan
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 can Chickpeas cooked or canned, drained and rinsed
  • 1 large English Cucumber diced
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes halved
  • 1/4 medium Red Onion sliced
For the Dressing
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon Dill fresh or dried
  • 3 tablespoons Olive Oil extra virgin
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • colander
  • whisk
  • Cutting Board
  • knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, dill, salt, and pepper until well combined. Allow to rest for 5 minutes.
  2. Rinse the chickpeas in a colander under cold water and pat dry gently.
  3. Dice the cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, and slice the red onion.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the chickpeas, cucumber, tomatoes, and onion.
  5. Pour the vinaigrette over the salad mixture and toss gently.
  6. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 15–30 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 7gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 250mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 6gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For a creamy dressing, add yogurt or feta. Store leftovers in an airtight container for 2-3 days, but the cucumber may soften.

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