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Fresh cucumber chickpea salad with herbs in a white bowl

Cucumber Chickpea Salad

A budget-friendly, no-cook cucumber chickpea salad that's crisp, refreshing, and perfect for hot summer days. Ready in 15 minutes with simple ingredients.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 medium cucumbers about 1 lb total, diced into ½-inch pieces
  • 1 15 oz can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • ¼ cup finely chopped red onion
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 small garlic clove minced
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

  1. Prepare all vegetables: Dice cucumbers into ½-inch pieces (no need to peel if using English cucumbers). Finely chop red onion, parsley, and dill. Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas thoroughly in a colander.
  2. Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  3. Combine ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add diced cucumbers, chickpeas, red onion, parsley, and dill. Pour the dressing over the top.
  4. Mix gently: Using a large spoon or spatula, gently toss everything together until all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
  5. Rest before serving: Let the salad sit at room temperature for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or lemon juice if needed.
  6. Serve: Transfer to a serving bowl or divide among plates. Enjoy immediately or refrigerate for later use.