Description
A simple, tangy salad that’s bright, packed with texture, and perfect for summer lunches, made with marinated chickpeas, cucumber, and feta cheese.
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 2 cans Chickpeas (Rinse and drain well.)
- 2 cups Cucumber (Cut into bite-sized pieces.)
- 2 tbsp Dill (Fresh preferred.)
- 1 clove Garlic (Minced.)
- 1/4 cup Parsley (Fresh preferred.)
- 1/2 small Red onion (Chopped.)
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 3 tbsp Lemon juice (Freshly squeezed.)
- 1/4 tsp Black pepper
- 1 pinch Red pepper flakes
- 1/2 tsp Salt (Adjust to taste.)
- 1/4 cup Olive oil
- 1 tbsp Red wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup Feta cheese (Fold in gently.)
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, chickpeas, cucumber, dill, garlic, parsley, and red onion.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard, lemon juice, olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Gently fold in the feta cheese.
- Let the salad marinate for at least 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
Serve cold or at cool room temperature. Ideal on its own, over greens, in pita pockets, or as a topping for grilled chicken or fish. Keep the dressing separate if pre-making to avoid soggy cucumbers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad, Side Dish
- Cuisine: Mediterranean