Loaded with chickpeas, English cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, red onion and feta, this quick and easy to make Chickpea Cucumber Feta Salad is the perfect side dish or lunch. With a light and simple homemade dressing, this protein-packed salad is flavorful, refreshing and delicious!
I am literally obsessed with this cucumber chickpea salad.
Just like English Cucumber Salad, Chickpea Cucumber Feta Salad is the perfect choice for a mid-day meal because it fills you up with all the good stuff and leaves you feeling satisfied.
The hearty chickpeas (aka garbanzo beans) and crumbled tangy feta cheese make this fresh, healthy Greek-inspired salad protein-packed. And I simply can't get enough of those juicy, hydrating English cucumbers and sweet cherry tomatoes!
A lightly seasoned olive oil and red wine vinegar dressing is the finishing touch. So good for you and so incredibly delicious!
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👪Why you'll love it
| Easy, prep-ahead lunch or side dish- This delicious chickpea cucumber salad takes only 10 minutes to prepare! Simply dice or slice the fresh ingredients, mix them together, drizzle on the simple dressing and refrigerate for later (the salad actually tastes better this way). It doesn't get much easier than this! Simple ingredients- Canned chickpeas are rinsed and drained, and get mixed with the English cucumbers, cherry tomatoes and red onion--three produce staples that are available year round at the grocery store. Flavor packed- The simple oil and vinegar dressing really helps to accentuate the flavors in this delicious salad, but the stars of the show are the fresh ingredients, chickpeas and feta cheese. If you're a Greek salad fan, you already know how unbelievably delish they are together! Makes a lot and keeps well- This quick and easy salad yields about 4-5 cups, making it the perfect choice for a picnic or potluck side. But I'll often whip up a batch of this Sunday night and enjoy it throughout the week for lunch! |
🥘Ingredients
For a complete list with measurements, see the printable recipe card below.
- chickpeas (garbanzo beans)- hearty, protein-packed little nuggets of joy in this salad
- English cucumber (hothouse cucumber)- such a great choice for a salad because they have tiny seeds, edible skin and hold up well. In a pinch, you could use Persian cucumbers, which are similar, but smaller.
- cherry tomatoes- I love their juicy sweetness in this recipe. My backup would be grape tomatoes.
- red onion- when sliced into pretty half circles, they not only accentuate the salad's flavor, they provide aesthetic appeal
- olive oil and red wine vinegar- these two ingredients work together to provide a subtle, fruity, light dressing
- salt and pepper- for seasoning
- McCormick's Pinch Perfect Salad Supreme Seasoning- sold at most grocery stores and provides additional flavor and seasoning; if you can't find it, use a combination of paprika, dried basil and celery seed (see notes below)
🔪Instructions
For a more complete set of instructions, see the printable recipe card below.
- Drain and rinse chickpeas; add to a large bowl.
- Add the chopped cucumber, halved tomatoes, and sliced onion; gently mix.
- In a spouted measuring cup, mix the oil and vinegar; add the seasonings and stir.
- Drizzle dressing over ingredients and gently mix.
- Add crumbled feta and gently mix.
- Cover and refrigerate for a minimum of one hour for best taste.
Hint: If you can't find the salad supreme seasoning, substitute it with ½ t. paprika, ¼ t. dried basil, and ¼ t. garlic powder. It's not exactly the same, but it comes close.
🥣Substitutions
Cheese: For a different flavor profile, try burrata cheese or mozzarella pearls.
Dressing: Ken's Steakhouse Light Northern Italian can be used rather than making the simple vinaigrette.
Onion: Vidalia can be used instead of red onion for a milder onion taste.
Vegetarian: Simply omit the feta and replace with a vegetarian cheese, such as cheddar or mozzarella.
🍽Equipment
- cutting board and chef's knife
- colander
- large mixing bowl
- measuring cups
- measuring spoons
- mixing spoon/slotted salad spoon
- spouted measuring cup
🍶Storage
Store in an airtight container and keep refrigerated. Best enjoyed with 3 days.
💭Top tip
This salad tastes best when it has a chance to sit in the fridge and marinate for a bit. That being said, it's best enjoyed within 3 days. If you have leftovers beyond that, you may need to drain it a little and freshen it up with some additional seasonings and feta.
🗨️FAQ
Absolutely! Chickpeas are an excellent source of protein and fiber. They're often used as a meat replacement in vegan and vegetarian diets for that very reason.
Yes. Draining and rinsing them removes about half the salt from the can!
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🍴Pairing
These are my favorite dishes to serve with Chickpea Cucumber Feta Salad:
📋Recipe
Chickpea Cucumber Feta Salad
Ingredients
- 2 (15.5 oz.) cans chickpeas drained and rinsed
- 1 English cucumber chopped or diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- ¼ cup red onion thinly sliced into half circles
- 2 tablespoon light extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- ½ teaspoon ground pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon McCormick's Pinch Perfect Salad Supreme Seasoning may substitute; see notes
Instructions
- Drain and rinse chickpeas in colander; add to a large bowl.
- Add the chopped cucumber, halved tomatoes, and sliced onion; gently mix.
- In a spouted measuring cup, mix the oil and vinegar; add the seasonings and stir.
- Drizzle dressing over ingredients in bowl and gently mix.
- Add crumbled feta and gently mix.
- Cover and refrigerate for a minimum of one hour for best taste.
- Store in an airtight container and keep refrigerated. Best enjoyed with 3 days.
Notes
- This salad tastes best when it has a chance to sit in the fridge and marinate for a bit. That being said, it's best enjoyed within 3 days. If you have leftovers beyond that, you may need to drain it a little and freshen it up with some additional seasonings and feta.
- When serving, I often add some additional crumbled feta cheese to the top for added aesthetic appeal.
- If you can't find the salad supreme seasoning, substitute it with ½ t. paprika, ¼ t. dried basil, and ¼ t. garlic powder.
Steph D. says
This is one of my favorite salads to make. I really like the feta cheese mixed in.
Kitchen Ready Betty says
Yes! Feta is so delicious with this Chickpea Salad!