Lemon-Dill Chickpea Salad with Feta and Cucumbers

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-09 · Updated 2026-06-09

A refreshing, vibrant chickpea salad tossed with crisp cucumbers, tangy feta, and bright lemon-dill dressing, ideal for a light picnic side. This Mediterranean-inspired salad recipe (vegetarian, gluten free), ready in about 15 minutes, pairs canned chickpeas, English cucumber, feta cheese into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. 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

• 2 cups, drained and rinsed canned chickpeas
• 1 medium, diced into 1/2-inch pieces English cucumber
• 3/4 cup, crumbled feta cheese
• 1/4 small, finely diced red onion
• 1/4 cup, chopped fresh dill
• 3 tbsp, freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1, minced garlic clove
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups drained and rinsed canned chickpeas, 1 medium diced English cucumber (1/2-inch pieces), 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese, 1/4 small finely diced red onion, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice, 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 minced garlic clove, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until emulsified and bright.
3. Step 3: Pour the dressing over the chickpea mixture and toss gently but thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly coated and salad looks vibrant.
4. Step 4: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving chilled or at room temperature.