CHICKPEA CUCUMBER SALAD

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This recipe is a crowd pleaser! My new husband and I bring it to parties, barbecues and other gatherings. It's a light but flavorful side dish that brings a little bit of Greek flavor to any meal. -Kristi Smith, Greenwood, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

3 cans (15 ounces each) chickpeas or garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
4 large cucumbers, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 packages (3-1/2 ounces each) crumbled reduced-fat feta cheese (about 1-1/3 cups)
1 cup finely chopped red onion
1/2 cup reduced-fat ranch salad dressing
2 tablespoons snipped fresh dill
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Combine chickpeas, cucumbers, cheese and onion. In another bowl, mix ranch dressing, dill, salt and pepper. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 171 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 620mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges