Description
Mediterranean summer brings this light chickpea, cucumber, and feta salad to life with crisp vegetables and tangy cheese. Fresh herbs and zesty lemon dressing make you crave another delightful bite of Mediterranean sunshine.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (400 g / 14 oz) chickpeas
- 1 cucumber
- 1 red onion
- 150 g (5.3 oz) feta cheese
- 3–4 sprigs flat-leaf parsley
- 3 tbsps olive oil
- 2 tbsps lemon juice
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preparation: Thoroughly rinse chickpeas in a colander, draining completely to remove excess moisture and ensure crisp texture.
- Vegetable Composition: Slice red onion into translucent, delicate ribbons and dice cucumber into uniform, bite-sized cubes; finely chop fresh parsley leaves for aromatic brightness.
- Salad Assembly: Combine chickpeas, red onion, cucumber, crumbled feta cheese, and chopped parsley in a spacious mixing bowl, creating a vibrant Mediterranean medley.
- Dressing Creation: Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and ground black pepper in a separate bowl to craft a zesty, citrus-infused vinaigrette that will elevate the salad’s flavor profile.
- Flavor Infusion: Gently fold dressing into the salad, ensuring each ingredient is evenly coated and the flavors meld together harmoniously; cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow the ingredients to marinate and develop a rich, complex taste.
Notes
- Drain Chickpeas Completely: Remove all excess liquid to prevent a watery salad and ensure crisp texture.
- Slice Onions Thinly: Ultra-thin red onion ribbons distribute flavor evenly and prevent overpowering raw onion bite.
- Chill for Maximum Flavor: Letting the salad rest in the refrigerator allows ingredients to marinate and develop deeper, more complex taste profile.
- Balance Dressing Carefully: Use fresh lemon juice and high-quality olive oil to create a bright, zesty vinaigrette that enhances rather than masks the natural ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 560 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg