Easy Chickpea Cucumber Feta (Printable version)

Fresh mix of chickpeas, cucumbers, tomatoes, feta, and herbs in a lemon vinaigrette. Nourishing and ready in 10 minutes.

# Needed ingredients:

→ Base

01 - 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
02 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered
03 - 4 Persian cucumbers, diced
04 - ¼ cup red onion, finely diced
05 - ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
06 - 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
07 - ½ cup crumbled feta cheese

→ Dressing

08 - 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
09 - 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
10 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
11 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
12 - ½ teaspoon salt
13 - Freshly ground black pepper to taste

# How to make it:

01 - Dice the cucumbers, halve or quarter the cherry tomatoes, and finely chop the red onion, parsley, and dill.
02 - In a large salad bowl, combine the chickpeas, cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, parsley, and dill.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
04 - Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to coat everything evenly.
05 - Add the crumbled feta cheese and toss again gently until distributed throughout.
06 - Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lemon juice as desired. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 3-4 days.

# Expert advice:

01 -
  • It comes together faster than you can set the table, yet tastes like you fussed over it for hours.
  • One bowl that's substantial enough for lunch, flexible enough for sides, and honestly delicious cold straight from the fridge.
  • Meal prep magic—this actually improves after a day or two as the flavors get to know each other.
02 -
  • Don't dress this salad more than an hour before eating unless you're doing intentional meal prep—the cucumbers will start to weep and everything gets soft.
  • If you're making it for meal prep, store the dressing separately and dress individual portions as you eat them, which keeps everything perfect for days.
03 -
  • Make the dressing in a jar and shake it vigorously—the emulsion from that movement makes it coat better than whisking by hand.
  • If you find yourself without fresh dill, fresh mint or even a pinch of oregano can fill the gap, though it becomes a slightly different salad.
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