A recent and vibrant salad that takes simply 10 minutes? That’s our type, buddies! This Mediterranean-inspired cucumber tomato salad is so versatile and satisfying due to protein- and fiber-rich chickpeas. Plus, simply 1 bowl and 9 components required!
It’s scrumptious alongside tofu, fish, or falafel wraps for a simple spring or summer season meal. Allow us to present you the way it’s finished!
This VIBRANT, throw-it-all-in-a-bowl salad options crunchy cucumbers, candy ripe tomatoes, fragrant crimson onion, recent mint, and chickpeas. Non-obligatory vegan feta crumbles or kalamata olives add a salty contact.
It will get tossed in a easy lemon, olive oil, balsamic dressing and is seasoned with salt and pepper! And that’s it. Dinner is served.
We hope you LOVE this Mediterranean-inspired cucumber chickpea salad! It’s:
Recent
Crunchy
Vibrant
Herby
Fast & straightforward
& Excellent for spring + summer season!
It’s a flexible facet that goes properly together with your alternative of protein or will be paired alongside different Mediterranean-inspired dishes. Strive it with our Italian Herb Tofu Wraps, Kale Falafel Hummus Wraps, Balsamic-Marinated Portobello Pizzas, Lemon & Herb Roasted Chicken Thighs, or Crispy Skin Salmon (Perfect Every Time!).
Extra Refreshing Sides for Spring & Summer season
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Servings 4 (3/4-cup servings)
- 1 (15 oz.) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed (or sub ~1 ½ cups homemade)
- 1 medium-large English cucumber*, finely diced (1 cucumber yields ~2 cups or 290 g)
- 3/4 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, quartered
- 2/3 cup finely chopped recent mint (or sub as much as half with parsley)
- 1/3 cup diced crimson onion
- 2 Tbsp recent lemon juice
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp balsamic vinegar (for sweetness)
- 1/2 tsp sea salt (plus extra to style)
- 1/2 tsp floor black pepper
- 1/4 cup vegan feta crumbles (non-compulsory // we like Follow Your Heart // or sub pitted, chopped kalamata olives)
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Place all components (besides vegan feta) in a medium-sized bowl and toss properly to mix. Add the vegan feta (non-compulsory) and toss once more. Style and modify, including extra lemon juice for brightness, olive oil for richness, or vegan feta for saltiness.
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Serve chilled or at room temperature. We love pairing this salad with brown rice and tofu or salmon for a easy meal. It’s additionally scrumptious on avocado toast and in wraps.
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Finest when recent. The cucumber will proceed to launch liquid because it sits, so if not serving instantly, it’s good to serve with a slotted spoon to scale back extra liquid.
*If not utilizing an English cucumber, minimize lengthwise and scrape out the seeds to take away extra liquid.
*Vitamin data is a tough estimate calculated with out non-compulsory components.
Serving: 1 (three-quarter cup) serving Energy: 170 Carbohydrates: 19.8 g Protein: 5.4 g Fats: 8.5 g Saturated Fats: 1.1 g Polyunsaturated Fats: 1.4 g Monounsaturated Fats: 5.2 g Trans Fats: 0 g Ldl cholesterol: 0 mg Sodium: 422 mg Potassium: 338 mg Fiber: 6.1 g Sugar: 5.4 g Vitamin A: 617 IU Vitamin C: 12 mg Calcium: 76 mg Iron: 2.8 mg
