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Fresh Mediterranean Chickpea Cucumber Salad with Feta

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A quick and easy Mediterranean salad combining crunchy cucumber, creamy feta, and hearty chickpeas with a zesty lemon dressing. Perfect for light lunches or side dishes, ready in about 10 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 can (15 oz / 425 g) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 large English cucumber, diced (about 1/2 inch cubes)
  • 1/2 cup (75 g) feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup (10 g) fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Drain and rinse chickpeas under cold water until water runs clear; let drain well (about 2 minutes).
  2. Wash and dry the cucumber, cut off ends, slice lengthwise, then dice into roughly 1/2 inch cubes.
  3. Finely chop fresh flat-leaf parsley.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt (start with 1/4 teaspoon), and black pepper (start with 1/8 teaspoon). Adjust seasoning after tasting.
  5. In a mixing bowl, combine chickpeas, diced cucumber, crumbled feta, and chopped parsley.
  6. Pour dressing over salad and gently toss to coat without mashing ingredients.
  7. Taste and adjust salt, pepper, or lemon juice as needed.
  8. Serve immediately for fresh crunch or refrigerate for 15-30 minutes to let flavors meld. Keeps up to 2 days refrigerated.

Notes

Do not overdress the salad; add dressing gradually to avoid pooling. Use firm chickpeas for best texture. Fresh parsley is preferred over dried. For best texture when prepping ahead, keep cucumber and parsley separate until ready to mix. Salad can be served immediately or chilled for 15-30 minutes. Keeps fresh up to 2 days refrigerated but cucumbers soften over time.

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Keywords: Mediterranean salad, chickpea salad, cucumber salad, feta cheese, quick salad, healthy salad, easy recipe

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