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Protein Cucumber Salad​

Protein Cucumber Salad: 5 Fresh Reasons to Love It


  • Author: Maria
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A refreshing and healthy protein cucumber salad.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 cups diced cucumbers
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup red onion, diced
  • 1/4 cup chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Wash and dice the cucumbers.
  2. Halve the cherry tomatoes.
  3. Diced the red onion.
  4. In a bowl, combine cucumbers, tomatoes, feta cheese, red onion, and chickpeas.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  6. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently.
  7. Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes.

Notes

  • Use fresh ingredients for best flavor.
  • Chill the salad for enhanced taste.
  • Add grilled chicken for extra protein.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 5mg

Keywords: Protein Cucumber Salad, healthy salad, vegetarian salad