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cucumber chickpea salad in mixing bowl with wooden spoons

Cucumber Chickpea Salad

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  • Author: Ashlea Carver
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 6 1x
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: No Cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

This Cucumber Chickpea Salad is the most delicious salad that doesn’t require any lettuce! It’s creamy, cool, and packed with flavor from fresh herbs, salty feta, and a punchy vinaigrette. It’s perfect for warm weather or any time you need a quick, crowd-pleasing salad option!


Ingredients

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  • 1 English cucumber, sliced into half moons (roughly 4 cups)
  • 1 - 15 ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 4 oz feta cheese, crumbled
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint

Dressing

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 clove garlic, finely minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. To a mixing bowl add the cucumbers, avocado, feta cheese, red onion, and herbs. 
  2. Add the dressing ingredients to a small mixing bowl and whisk together until well combined.
  3. Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients. Use a spoon to gently mix until everything is well coated in the dressing.
  4. Give the salad a taste and adjust the seasoning as needed. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

The salad will stay fresh in an airtight container in the fridge for 2 to 3 days. Give it a quick toss to redistribute the ingredients before serving!