Description
A refreshing and hearty chickpea salad inspired by the flavors of tzatziki, featuring cucumbers, dill, garlic, and a creamy yogurt dressing. Perfect as a light meal or side dish.
Ingredients
- 1 can (400g / 14 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (preferably full fat)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the chickpeas, diced cucumber, red onion, and chopped dill.
- In a separate small bowl, mix together the Greek yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the chickpea mixture and toss well to combine.
- Adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lemon juice if needed.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
- For best flavor, let the salad sit in the fridge for a bit before serving.
- Use fresh dill for optimal flavor – dried dill won’t provide the same freshness.
- Can be made a few hours ahead. Just give it a stir before serving.
- Serve as a side, light lunch, or stuffed in pita bread for a heartier meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
