Chickpea salad with smashed cucumbers - 2 minutes read
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Looking for a salad with a light and refreshing flavor that’s still big on flavor? Enter: Chickpea Salad with Mashed Cucumbers. This vegetarian dish is packed with crunchy textures and delicious flavors, making it a perfect healthy side dish or easy summer salad to enjoy year-round.
Packed with irresistible veggies like red onions, crunchy cucumbers, and sweet cherry tomatoes, this invigorating salad really has it all. Jalapeño chunks add an extra spiciness, while the herb-lemon dressing brings it all together. We recommend letting all your tasty veggies marinate in the dressing for at least 10 minutes, but don’t stress if you give it more time! The longer everything sits, the more the complex, bright aromas develop together. If you think that salads don’t fill you up, let us introduce you to our protein star: chickpeas. Not only do they add flavor, but they’re also a great source of protein and fiber, making this salad tasty, filling, and nutritious.
Looking for a last-minute BBQ side dish? This unforgettable salad is ready in under 30 minutes, with no cooking required! Simply chop all your veggies (or do so ahead of time for ideal meal prep), toss with the herb-lemon dressing, and get ready to eat. Feeling cheesy? Top this dish with flavorful feta for a match made in heaven, or leave it as is for a 100% vegan recipe!
Ingredients
- 12 ounces. Persian cucumbers
- Kosher salt and pepper
- 2 TBSP. fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon. honey
- 2 TBSP. olive oil
- 1 TBSP. capers, drained and roughly chopped
- 1/4 tsp. dried oregano
- 1/2 very small red onion, finely chopped
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped
- 1 15-ounce can of chickpeas, rinsed
- 12 ounces. mixed cherry and grape tomatoes (halved or sliced)
- 1/2 c. flat-leaf parsley, chopped
- Crumbled feta cheese for serving