Description
Discover the delightful blend of flavors in our Tasty Chickpea Cucumber Feta Salad, a perfect addition to any meal. This refreshing salad features protein-rich chickpeas, crunchy cucumbers, and creamy feta cheese, creating a vibrant dish that’s both nutritious and satisfying. Ideal for picnics, potlucks, or a healthy lunch at home, this recipe can be easily customized to suit your taste. With its fresh herbs and zesty dressing, every bite is a burst of flavor. Whether enjoyed on its own or as a side dish paired with grilled chicken or turkey, this salad is sure to impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 whole English cucumber
- 1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 red onion
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped pistachios
- 1 whole lemon, juiced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook quinoa according to package instructions and set aside to cool.
- Dice the cucumber and finely chop the red onion, parsley, and mint.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled quinoa, chickpeas, cucumber, red onion, parsley, mint, and feta cheese.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice and olive oil; season with salt and pepper.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss to combine.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for about 30 minutes for enhanced flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 20mg