Chickpea Cucumber Feta Salad for a Fresh Flavor Boost
A vibrant and refreshing Chickpea Cucumber Feta Salad that's perfect for any gathering, bringing together fresh ingredients for a deliciously satisfying dish.
Equipment
- - Mixing bowl
- small bowl or jar
- Whisk
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 2 cans Chickpeas 15-ounce cans, drained and rinsed
- 1 large Cucumber chopped
- 8 ounces Feta Cheese diced
- 1/2 cup Red Onion diced
- 1/4 cup Basil minced
For the Dressing
- 1/2 cup Olive Oil
- 1/4 cup White Balsamic Vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon Dried Parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1/8 teaspoon Pepper
Instructions
How to Make Chickpea Cucumber Feta Salad
- Start by draining and rinsing the chickpeas under cold water. This helps remove excess sodium and gives a fresher taste. Set them aside to let any water drain off.
- While the chickpeas are draining, chop the cucumber, feta, red onion, and basil into bite-sized pieces. Aim for uniformity to ensure every bite is packed with flavor.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the drained chickpeas, chopped cucumber, diced feta cheese, red onion, and minced basil. Gently stir to mix the ingredients evenly, letting each flavor shine.
- In a small bowl or jar, combine the olive oil, white balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried parsley, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Whisk or shake well until the mixture is smooth and well-combined.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to ensure all the ingredients are coated. The colors will brighten, and the aroma will be irresistible!
Notes
For an even more refreshing flavor experience, serve chilled.