Easy High Protein Creamy Cucumber Salad with Chickpeas and Feta
This High Protein Creamy Cucumber Salad is crisp, creamy, and loaded with fresh cucumbers, chickpeas, feta cheese, and a tangy Greek yogurt dressing. It’s an easy Mediterranean-inspired side dish or healthy lunch that’s packed with protein and ready in just 15 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 MINUTES
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Lunch, Side Dish
- Cuisine: MEDITERRANEAN INSPIRED
Ingredients
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Salad
- 2 English cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Dressing
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, garlic, Dijon mustard, oregano, salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes until smooth.
- Add the sliced cucumbers, chickpeas, red onion, feta, dill, and parsley to a large mixing bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the salad.
- Toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
- Refrigerate for at least 20–30 minutes before serving for the best flavor.
- Garnish with extra dill, feta, and freshly cracked black pepper before serving.
Notes
- Salt the cucumbers for 15–20 minutes and pat dry for an extra crisp salad with less moisture.
- Use full-fat Greek yogurt for the creamiest dressing.
- Fresh dill gives the salad the best flavor.
- Add grilled chicken for an even higher-protein meal.
- Stir just before serving if any dressing settles.