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Tzatziki Chickpea Salad

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๐Ÿฅ— Enjoy a refreshing and nutritious salad packed with protein-rich chickpeas and vibrant fresh herbs.
๐Ÿ‹ This Tzatziki Chickpea Salad offers a creamy yogurt dressing with bright citrus notes, perfect for a light yet satisfying meal.

  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

– 1 cup Greek yogurt

– 1 grated garlic clove

– 2 tablespoons olive oil (plus more for serving)

– 2 teaspoons honey

– Juice from 1 lemon

– Salt and pepper to taste

– 1 pound Persian cucumbers, halved lengthwise and cut into half-inch pieces

– 2 cans (15 ounces each) drained chickpeas

– A large handful of chopped dill

– A large handful of chopped mint leaves

– 2 thinly sliced scallions

Instructions

1-Gather and prepare ingredients: Drain and rinse the chickpeas, grate the garlic, halve and cut the Persian cucumbers, chop the dill and mint, and slice the scallions.

2-In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup Greek yogurt, 1 grated garlic clove, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 teaspoons honey, and juice from half a lemon. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

3-Add 1 pound of prepared Persian cucumbers, 2 cans (15 ounces each) of drained chickpeas, a large handful of chopped dill, a large handful of chopped mint leaves, and 2 thinly sliced scallions to the bowl.

4-Drizzle in the juice from the remaining half of the lemon, then toss everything gently to coat all ingredients evenly. Adjust seasoning as needed for the perfect balance.

5-For the best flavor, let it chill briefly or serve right away with a drizzle of olive oil. If you prefer, swap scallions for red onion to add a bit more bite.

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Notes

๐Ÿฅ’ Drain cucumbers well to reduce excess liquid and keep the salad crisp.
๐ŸŒฟ Removing chickpea skins can improve digestion and make the salad smoother.
๐Ÿง… Substitute scallions with thinly sliced red onion for a sharper flavor variation.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean
  • Diet: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 210 kcal
  • Sugar: 5 g
  • Sodium: 240 mg
  • Fat: 8 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 28 g
  • Fiber: 7 g
  • Protein: 10 g
  • Cholesterol: 5 mg