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High Protein Cucumber Salad

High Protein Cucumber Salad with Chickpeas and Feta Recipe

This High Protein Cucumber Salad combines crunchy cucumbers, chickpeas, and feta for a refreshing, nutritious dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 medium English or Persian cucumbers thinly sliced
  • 1 can chickpeas 15 oz, rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 1/2 unit red onion thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice from 1 lemon
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • small bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers, chickpeas, red onion, feta cheese, dill, and parsley.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
  3. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine everything evenly.
  4. For best flavor, let the salad rest at room temperature for 10 minutes, or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours if preparing ahead to allow the flavors to meld together.
  5. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 8gFat: 11g

Notes

This salad is not only refreshing but also customizable; feel free to add other ingredients like bell peppers or olives as desired.

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