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Chickpea cucumber feta salad
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
 

Chickpea cucumber feta salad is packed with healthy and budget friendly ingredients, minimal effort and maximum flavor! It is super easy to make with canned chickpeas, crunchy cucumber, creamy and salty feta cheese and fresh dill. All tossed in a simple, zingy lemon dressing. The perfect healthy side dish, or serve as a light and satisfying lunch or dinner.

Servings: 6 side dish servings
Author: Helena
Ingredients
  • 2 cans (400 g/14 oz) each chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (450g) large seedless cucumber, or small cucumbers, sliced
  • 1 red onion, thinly sliced
  • ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • ½ cup fresh dill, chopped
Dressing
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon red chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
  1. In a small bowl, stir together the ingredients for the dressing.
  2. To a large salad bowl, add the chickpeas, cucumber, red onion, feta cheese and chopped dill. Drizzle over the dressing and gently toss. Top with some extra dill and feta cheese before serving.