Best Cucumber Chick Pea Salad Recipes

TOMATO AVOCADO CUCUMBER CHICK PEA SALAD WITH FETA AND GREEK LEMON DRESSING image

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 (10.5 oz) containers red cherry tomatoes
1 (10.5 oz) container yellow cherry tomatoes
1 (14.5 oz) can chick peas, drained and rinsed
1 1/2 cucumbers, peeled and sliced into quarters
2 Hass avocados, peeled, cored and diced (ripe but semi-firm)
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
3 oz feta cheese, crumbled
Dressing
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 tsp dijon mustard
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 tsp salt
1 Tbsp chopped fresh basil
3/4 tsp dried oregano

Steps:

In a salad bowl toss together tomatoes, chick peas and cucumbers. Add avocado and parsley and gently toss. Add desire amount of dressing and the feta and gently toss to evenly coat. Serve within an hour for best results. For the dressing: In a blender (or mixing bowl with a whisk), blend olive oil, lemon juice, mustard, garlic and salt until mixture is well emulsified. Stir in basil and oregano.

Cucumber & Chick Pea Salad image

Provided by BakinBaby

Categories Beans

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (14 ounce) can chickpeas (rinsed and drained)
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons oregano (fresh or 1 tsp. dried)
fresh ground pepper
4 cups cucumbers (peeled and diced)
3/4 cup red bell pepper (chopped)
1/2 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
1/4 cup red onion (slivered)
4 tablespoons black olives (chopped)
1/8 teaspoon cayenne (optional)

Steps:

Whisk, vinegar, oil,oregano and pepper in a large bowl until combined.
Add cucumber,drained & rinsed chick peas,bell pepper, feta cheese, onion and olives,toss to coat.
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow veggies to meld.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294.3, Fat 16.4, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 16.7, Sodium 582.4, Carbohydrate 30.3, Fiber 5.9, Sugar 4.1, Protein 8.7