Description
A refreshing and healthy Chickpea Tzatziki Salad that combines chickpeas with fresh vegetables and a creamy yogurt dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained chickpeas, diced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the Greek yogurt, chopped dill, lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Pour the yogurt mixture over the chickpea and vegetable mixture. Gently toss everything together until well coated.
- Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- For added crunch, toss in some diced bell peppers or shredded carrots.
- Substitute the Greek yogurt with a dairy-free yogurt for a vegan option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 5mg