Description
Our light & refreshing Cucumber Chickpea Salad is the perfect summer lunch option that is high in protein and fiber!
Ingredients
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Tzatziki Salad Dressing:
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 – 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 cup English cucumber, shredded & moisture squeezed out
Cucumber Chickpea Salad:
- 3 cups mini cucumbers, sliced
- 15oz canned chickpeas, drained & rinsed
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
- 1/3 cup red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 – 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Make Dressing: Put 1 cup plain Greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons fresh dill, 1 tablespoon garlic, 2 teaspoons lemon juice, 2 teaspoons mint leaves, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a small food processor. Blend until smooth. Transfer to a mixing bowl and fold in the cup of shredded cucumbers after squeezing out the moisture with a paper towel. Taste, add additional salt, if desired, and set aside.
- Assemble Salad: Put all of the salad ingredients in a large bowl. Toss to combine.
- Add Dressing: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss again to coat everything.
- Serve: Enjoy right away or store in the fridge for later!
Notes
- Dairy Free: use a dairy-free alternative for the plain Greek yogurt.
- Storage: keep the salad in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 345
- Sugar: 5.2 g
- Sodium: 814.4 mg
- Fat: 19.4 g
- Carbohydrates: 28.2 g
- Fiber: 7.9 g
- Protein: 18.8 g
- Cholesterol: 26 mg