Tzatziki Chickpea Salad
Elevate your meal game with this vibrant Tzatziki Chickpea Salad, a delightful mix of creamy yogurt and crunchy veggies. This refreshing dish combines protein-packed chickpeas with the zesty flavors of tzatziki, making it an ideal choice for lunch, dinner, or as a make-ahead option for busy days. Bursting with color and nutrients, it’s perfect for gatherings or a light meal at home. Serve it solo or pair it with warm pita bread for a satisfying treat that’s sure to impress everyone at the table!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 red onion, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 cucumber, grated and squeezed to remove excess moisture
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, white vinegar, salt, and black pepper. Stir in grated cucumber and chill.
- In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, diced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and dill.
- Drizzle the tzatziki dressing over the salad and toss gently until well mixed.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance the flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
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