Description
A refreshing and healthy chickpea feta cucumber salad perfect for meal prep, featuring a tangy lemon and oregano dressing. This easy-to-make salad combines crisp cucumbers, creamy feta, and hearty chickpeas with fresh herbs and a zesty dressing for a nutritious, flavorful dish ideal for any season.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 1 can Chickpeas (rinsed and drained)
- 1 cup Feta Cheese (crumbled)
- 1/2 cup Red Onion (diced)
- 1 large English Cucumber (diced)
- Fresh Herbs (like basil or mint), to taste
Dressing Ingredients
- 1/4 cup Olive or Avocado Oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest
- 2 tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
- 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
- 1 clove Garlic (minced)
- Salt, to taste
- Black Pepper, to taste
- Dried Oregano, Garlic, and Parsley (for seasoning), to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing: In a mixing bowl or mason jar, combine olive oil, red wine vinegar, fresh lemon juice and zest, Dijon mustard, dried oregano, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Whisk or shake well until the dressing is fully emulsified and blended.
- Prepare the Salad Ingredients: Rinse and drain the canned chickpeas thoroughly. Dice the English cucumber and red onion, crumble the feta cheese, and finely chop fresh herbs if using.
- Combine Salad and Dressing: In a large bowl, add the chickpeas, diced cucumber, diced onion, crumbled feta, and fresh herbs. Pour the prepared dressing over the salad and gently toss everything until evenly coated with the dressing.
- Chill Before Serving: Cover the bowl with a lid or plastic wrap and refrigerate the salad for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to meld and the salad to chill thoroughly before serving.
Notes
- Chilling the salad for at least 2 hours enhances flavor absorption and gives the salad a refreshing taste.
- Use fresh lemon juice and zest for the best tangy flavor in the dressing.
- This salad is perfect for meal prep as the flavors develop over time and it keeps well refrigerated for 2-3 days.
- Feel free to add fresh herbs such as basil, mint, or parsley to suit your preference.
- Adjust salt and pepper to taste depending on the saltiness of the feta cheese used.
