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Mediterranean Cucumber Salad

This Mediterranean Cucumber Salad is a simple, healthy and easy-to-make side that pairs very well with grilled meats or fish!
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine Mediterranean
Keyword Mediterranean Cucumber and Chickpea Salad, Mediterranean Cucumber Salad, Mediterranean Salad with Dressing
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 370kcal
Author Lauren

Ingredients

  • ½ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • ½ shallot minced
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper freshly cracked
  • 5 baby cucumbers diced
  • ½ red onion sliced
  • 1 15- oz can chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • `½ cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 tbsp dill minced

Instructions

  • First make the dressing by combining the olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, lemon juice, shallot, oregano, salt and pepper in a mason jar or bowl. Shake or whisk together until it’s combined. Set it aside while you assemble the salad.
  • In a salad bowl, combine the diced cucumbers, red onion, chickpeas, tomatoes, and dill. Toss with about 3 tablespoons of the dressing.
  • Allow it to marinate for approximately 30 minutes and serve the remainder of the dressing on the side.

Notes

Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for 1-2 days in an airtight container.  

Nutrition

Calories: 370kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Sodium: 650mg | Potassium: 221mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 37IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 2mg