Description
Tzatziki Chickpea Salad is the perfect dish for those busy days when you crave something refreshing yet satisfying. Bursting with Mediterranean flavors, this quick and easy salad combines creamy tzatziki dressing with hearty chickpeas, crisp veggies, and fresh herbs. In just 15 minutes, you can whip up a vibrant meal that not only nourishes but also delights your taste buds. Enjoy it as a main course, side dish, or even stuffed in warm pita bread—this versatile salad is sure to impress at any gathering!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 red onion, finely diced
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives (optional)
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- juice of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, white vinegar, salt, and pepper. Mix in grated cucumber and chill.
- In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, diced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, olives (if using), and feta cheese.
- Add chopped dill and parsley to the salad mixture.
- Pour the tzatziki dressing over the salad and toss until well combined.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 20mg