Chickpea and Cucumber Salad
A chickpea and cucumber salad is a light and refreshing dish with a delightful mix of textures and flavors. It is a perfect side dish or a balanced light dinner option.
Ingredients
- 15 ounces Chickpeas, 1 can
- ½ Cucumber
- 10 Baby carrots
- 1 Red pepper
- ½ cup Feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Greek seasoning, or a seasoning of your choice
- 3 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Chop your vegetables and mix them in a bowl. Add in the feta cheese.
- In a small bowl, mix olive oil, balsamic vinegar and seasoning.
- Mix dressing and vegetables and let sit in the fridge overnight.
Christina's Notes
- Mediterranean Twist: Add chopped kalamata olives, red onion and grape tomatoes or cherry tomatoes. A squirt of lemon juice is perfect too for this chickpea and tomato salad.
- Spicy Fiesta: Include diced jalapeño pepper, chopped fresh cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice for a Mexican flair to this super simple salad.
- Fresh Herbs: Add fresh parsley or a combination of fresh dill and fresh mint for a bright and fragrant bean salad.
- Creamy Dream: For a richer texture, stir in a dollop of plain Greek yogurt or mashed avocado to this healthy recipe.
- Crunchy Delight: Top the simple chickpea salad with toasted nuts like almonds or chopped walnuts for an extra textural element to the salad and toss.
MY NOTES
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