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Chickpea Cucumber Salad (The Ultimate Refreshing Recipe)

This Chickpea Cucumber Salad is a refreshing and healthy dish perfect for a light lunch or side. It's packed with fresh vegetables and a zesty lemon herb vinaigrette.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad
  • 15 ounce chickpeas rinsed and drained
  • 1 English cucumber diced
  • 1/2 red onion thinly sliced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley chopped
Vinaigrette
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill chopped
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/2 tsp salt or to taste
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper or to taste

Method
 

  1. Prepare the Vinaigrette: Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, dill, garlic, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
  2. Combine Salad Ingredients: Add chickpeas, cucumber, tomatoes, and red onion to a large bowl.
  3. Toss Everything Together: Pour vinaigrette over salad and toss gently.
  4. Serve or Chill: Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes.

Notes

For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the vinaigrette.