High Protein Chickpea Feta Cucumber Salad Great For Summer Using Canned Chickpeas!

This easy summer salad features canned chickpeas, crunchy garden cucumbers, and salty feta cheese tossed with a homemade red wine vinaigrette. It’s a great make-ahead side dish for the warmer months!
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I love utilizing canned ingredients whenever I can. Chickpeas are one of my favorites because they can be made into a crispy snack, or added to a salad to give it a hearty protein and texture. In this recipe, they taste great when paired with crunchy garden cucumbers and salty feta cheese for a quick salad you can whip up in just 10 minutes!
🍷Red Wine Vinegar Marinade & Dressing
This salad gets tossed in a homemade dressing that can also be used as a marinade for Greek chicken or it can be used in a crunchy cucumber salad. It’s made with red wine vinegar, dijon mustard, lemon juice and zest, olive or avocado oil, and a mix of basic seasonings like salt, pepper, and dried oregano. Just whisk together in a bowl or shake it up in a sealed mason jar and keep on hand for up to two weeks!
📖Quick Instructions
Whisk the dressing ingredients together in a medium sized mixing bowl until well combined. Fully rinse and drain the chickpeas and add them to the bowl with the dressing along with the chopped cucumber, diced red onion, and crumbled feta. Toss together until everything is well coated. For best results let it chill in the fridge for up to two hours for maximum flavor.
🥒Using English Cucumbers
If possible, I grow English cucumbers in my garden. These are slightly different from regular cucumbers because they are thinner and have ridges on the outside. I find they are the best for salads because they tend to hold less water, making them firm, which makes them hold up well in the salad. If you only have regular cucumbers, choose ones small for their size and firm.
🍅Customize It
Veggies: Add in chopped cherry tomatoes, diced avocado, or your kalamata olives.
Grains: To make it even more hearty, add cooked Israeli couscous, quinoa, orzo, or farro.
Herbs: Toss in freshly chopped herbs like basil, mint, or dill.