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Mediterranean-Inspired Cucumber Chickpea Salad

A fresh, vibrant Mediterranean-inspired salad with cucumbers, tomatoes, chickpeas, and fresh mint! Perfect for meal prep, or as a versatile spring and summer side dish!
Author Minimalist Baker
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Bowl of our Mediterranean cucumber tomato chickpea salad with fresh mint leaves and lemon slices
4.89 from 9 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 4 (3/4-cup servings)
Course Side
Cuisine Gluten-Free, Mediterranean-Inspired, Vegan
Freezer Friendly No
Does it keep? 1-2 Days

Ingredients

  • 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 fresh mint (or sub up to half with parsley)
  • 1/3 cup diced red onion
  • 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp balsamic vinegar (for sweetness)
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt (plus more to taste)
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup vegan feta crumbles (optional // we like Follow Your Heart // or sub pitted, chopped kalamata olives)
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Instructions

  • Place all ingredients (except vegan feta) in a medium-sized bowl and toss well to combine. Add the vegan feta (optional) and toss again. Taste and adjust, adding more lemon juice for brightness, olive oil for richness, or vegan feta for saltiness.
  • Serve chilled or at room temperature. We love pairing this salad with brown rice and tofu or salmon for a simple meal. It’s also delicious on avocado toast and in wraps.
  • Best when fresh. The cucumber will continue to release liquid as it sits, so if not serving immediately, it’s nice to serve with a slotted spoon to reduce excess liquid.

Notes

*If not using an English cucumber, cut lengthwise and scrape out the seeds to remove excess liquid.
*Nutrition information is a rough estimate calculated without optional ingredients.

Nutrition (1 of 4 servings)

Serving: 1 (three-quarter cup) serving Calories: 170 Carbohydrates: 19.8 g Protein: 5.4 g Fat: 8.5 g Saturated Fat: 1.1 g Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.4 g Monounsaturated Fat: 5.2 g Trans Fat: 0 g 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