Description
This Herby Cucumber Salad with Feta and Chickpeas is flavorful, refreshing and easy to make! It’s a great side dish for a potluck or BBQ, but is also delicious stuffed into a warm pita for lunch. You only need a few simple ingredients to make this tasty summer salad!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sized English cucumbers, or regular ones (about 4 cups)
- 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup small diced or crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1–2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh herbs, I used a combination of parsley, cilantro and mint
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- Juice of 1/2 lemon, or more if desired
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Thoroughly wash and dry your cucumber. Dice it into small, bite sized pieces and add them to a large bowl. Next, add in the chickpeas, red onion, feta cheese, garlic and fresh herbs.
- Next, add in the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, salt and black pepper. Mix everything together and season with extra salt and pepper, to taste, if desired.
- Serve immediately, or store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. This cucumber salad is great enjoyed with crackers, chips or pita. It can also be eaten on its own as a side salad.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Salad, Vegetarian
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
