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