Cucumber Garbanzo Salad

Bright, refreshing, and packed with Mediterranean-inspired flavors, this Cucumber Garbanzo Salad is the perfect balance of crisp vegetables, creamy feta, and zesty homemade dressing. Featuring crunchy cucumbers, protein-rich garbanzo beans, sweet cherry tomatoes, and aromatic parsley, this simple yet vibrant salad comes together in just 15 minutes—no cooking required! The tangy lemon-garlic dressing and hints of red onion create a flavor profile that’s as bold as it is satisfying. Ideal as a light lunch, a side dish for summer barbecues, or a potluck favorite, this salad is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Plus, it’s naturally vegetarian and customizable for any dietary preference. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for a dish that’s as versatile as it is delicious.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 medium cucumber
• 1 can (15 oz) canned garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained and rinsed
• 0.5 small red onion
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 0.25 cup fresh parsley
• 0.5 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Begin by preparing the cucumbers: wash them thoroughly, then peel if desired. Cut the cucumbers into quarters lengthwise, then slice crosswise into bite-sized pieces.

Step 2

Dice the red onion into fine pieces. If you find raw red onions too pungent, soak them in cold water for a few minutes after cutting, then drain.

Step 3

Halve the cherry tomatoes and finely chop the fresh parsley.

Step 4

In a large salad bowl, combine the drained and rinsed garbanzo beans, cucumber pieces, diced red onion, halved cherry tomatoes, and chopped parsley.

Step 5

Add the crumbled feta cheese to the salad mixture.

Step 6

In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

Step 7

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to ensure everything is evenly coated with the dressing.

Step 8

Taste the salad and adjust seasoning as needed with more salt and pepper.

Step 9

Let the salad rest for at least 5 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1241.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1270.8

Total Fat 75.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 23.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 100mg	0%
Sodium 3095.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 112.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 26.2g	0%
Total Sugars 28.8g
Protein 45.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 840.9mg	0%
Iron 9.7mg	0%
Potassium 2053.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 51.8%

Protein: 13.9%

Carbs: 34.3%