Warm Chickpea and Cucumber Salad with Dill and Lemon Vinaigrette

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-10 · Updated 2026-05-10

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A refreshing yet hearty salad combining warm chickpeas with crisp cucumbers, fresh dill, and a bright lemon vinaigrette. This Greek-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 17 minutes, pairs cooked chickpeas, English cucumber, fresh dill 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 7 min Serves 4 Greek cuisine 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 cups (from 1 can, drained and rinsed) cooked chickpeas
1 medium, diced into 1/2-inch cubes English cucumber
3 tbsp, finely chopped fresh dill
3 tbsp, freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 clove, minced garlic clove
3/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp, freshly ground black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 minced garlic clove and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 2: Add 2 cups drained and rinsed cooked chickpeas to the skillet and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chickpeas are warmed through and slightly golden.
Step 3: Remove the skillet from heat and transfer the warm chickpeas to a large bowl. Add 1 medium English cucumber diced into 1/2-inch cubes and 3 tbsp finely chopped fresh dill.
Step 4: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice, 3/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper.
Step 5: Pour the lemon vinaigrette over the chickpeas and cucumbers, tossing gently to combine. Serve immediately for a warm, fresh salad.