Description
Tzatziki Chickpea Salad is a refreshing and protein-packed Mediterranean dish made with creamy Greek yogurt dressing, hearty chickpeas, crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and tangy feta. It’s perfect for meal prep, light lunches, or a flavorful side at any gathering.
Ingredients
For the Salad:
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2 cans (425 g each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
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1 cucumber, diced
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1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
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¼ red onion, finely diced
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¼ cup Kalamata olives, sliced (optional)
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¼ cup feta cheese, crumbled
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2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
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2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
For the Tzatziki Dressing:
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1 cup Greek yogurt
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1 garlic clove, minced
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1 tbsp lemon juice
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1 tsp white vinegar
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½ tsp salt (or to taste)
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¼ tsp black pepper
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½ cucumber, grated and moisture removed
Instructions
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In a medium bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, salt, and pepper.
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Add grated, drained cucumber to the yogurt mixture and mix well. Chill.
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In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, diced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, olives, feta, dill, and parsley.
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Pour the chilled tzatziki dressing over the salad.
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Gently mix until evenly coated. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
Drain grated cucumber well to prevent a watery dressing.
This salad is even tastier after a few hours as the flavors meld.
Easily adapted for dairy-free diets by omitting feta and using a dairy-free yogurt.
Add leafy greens or grilled chicken to turn it into a complete meal.
Keeps well in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean