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Fresh Greek Cucumber Salad with Chickpeas & Feta

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A quick, easy, and refreshing Greek cucumber salad featuring chickpeas, crumbled feta, and a bright lemon dressing. Perfect as a light summer side dish or a healthy snack.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium English cucumbers, diced (about 1/2-inch cubes)
  • 1 can (15 oz / 425 g) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 4 oz (115 g) feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup (150 g) cherry tomatoes, halved (optional)
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced (optional)
  • Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar (optional)

Instructions

  1. Wash and dry the cucumbers. Dice into bite-sized 1/2-inch cubes. If very watery, sprinkle with salt and let drain in a colander for 10 minutes, then pat dry.
  2. Rinse and drain the chickpeas thoroughly under cold running water.
  3. Peel and thinly slice the red onion. Soak in cold water for 5 minutes if a milder flavor is desired, then drain well.
  4. Halve the cherry tomatoes. Drain on paper towels if very juicy.
  5. Chop the parsley and dill finely.
  6. In a small bowl or jar, whisk or shake together lemon juice, olive oil, red wine vinegar (if using), minced garlic, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
  7. In a large mixing bowl, combine cucumbers, chickpeas, sliced onion, cherry tomatoes, and herbs. Pour dressing over and toss gently to coat.
  8. Crumble feta cheese over the salad and toss gently again to mix without breaking the cheese too much.
  9. Let the salad rest at room temperature for 10-15 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Adjust seasoning before serving.

Notes

Resting the salad for 10-15 minutes enhances flavor absorption. For best texture, prepare dressing last-minute and keep separate if making ahead. Soaking onions reduces sharpness. Use quality feta for best taste. Drain chickpeas well to avoid bitterness.

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Keywords: Greek cucumber salad, chickpeas salad, feta salad, healthy salad, summer salad, Mediterranean salad, easy salad recipe

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