Description
A refreshing and crunchy Crispy Cucumber Chickpea Ranch Salad combining crisp cucumbers, protein-rich chickpeas, and vibrant cherry tomatoes tossed in a creamy ranch dressing with fresh herbs for a perfect light and healthy meal or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 2 medium cucumbers, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¼ medium red onion, finely diced
Legumes
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
Herbs
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Dressing & Seasoning
- ½ cup ranch dressing
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables: Dice the cucumbers, halve the cherry tomatoes, and finely dice the red onion to ensure all vegetables are bite-sized and ready to mix.
- Combine ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the diced cucumbers, rinsed chickpeas, halved cherry tomatoes, finely diced red onion, chopped dill, and parsley. Mix gently for even distribution.
- Dress the salad: Pour the ranch dressing, lemon juice, and olive oil over the mixed ingredients. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss gently but thoroughly to coat all components with the dressing.
- Chill and serve: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Serve chilled for best texture and taste.
Notes
- Use fresh herbs for the brightest flavor; dried herbs will not provide the same taste.
- For a vegan version, substitute ranch dressing with a vegan ranch or a tahini-based dressing.
- Make sure to drain and rinse chickpeas well to reduce sodium and improve texture.
- This salad is best served within 24 hours for optimal freshness and crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook, Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 180g)
- Calories: 160 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
Keywords: cucumber salad, chickpea salad, ranch salad, healthy salad, vegetarian salad, summer salad, easy salad, no cook salad
