Chickpea and Cucumber Summer Salad with Lemon-Tahini Dressing

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-07 · Updated 2026-05-07

A refreshing no-cook salad combining creamy chickpeas and crisp cucumber, dressed in a zesty lemon-tahini sauce perfect for hot days. This Mediterranean-inspired no-cook recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 15 minutes, pairs canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed, cucumber, diced into 1/2-inch cubes, cherry tomatoes, halved for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 can (15 oz) canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 medium (about 8 oz) cucumber, diced into 1/2-inch cubes
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 3 tbsp tahini
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 3 tbsp water
• 1 small garlic clove, minced
• 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 1 can (15 oz) drained and rinsed canned chickpeas, 1 medium diced cucumber (about 8 oz), 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, 1/4 cup finely diced red onion, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp tahini, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 3 tbsp water, 1 minced small garlic clove, 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until smooth and creamy.
3. Step 3: Pour the lemon-tahini dressing over the chickpea and vegetable mixture and toss gently until everything is evenly coated. Let sit for 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving chilled or at room temperature.