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Last Updated on August 3, 2026 by Tiffany
This chickpea cucumber salad recipe takes 5 minutes to make, is perfect for meal prep or work lunch, protein packed, and delicious!
Made with ultra fresh ingredients, crisp cucumbers, and aromatic basil, I have fallen in love with this salad and made it many times already.
Whether you’re making it to get more greens in, meal prep for work lunch, or simply just want to try something new. This chickpea cucumber salad is sure to scratch that salad itch.
What you’ll need- Chickpea Cucumber Salad
🥬Chickpeas
🥬English Cucumber
🥬Fresh Basil
🥬Cherry Tomatoes
🥬Lemon
🥬Olive Oil
🥬Salt
🥬Black Pepper
🥬Cayenne Pepper Powder
🥬Nutritional yeast
🥬Red Onion
How to make Chickpea Cucumber Salad-
Step One:
Make sure all your produce and canned chickpeas have been properly washed and dried.
Thinly Slice your red onion, English cucumber, and your fresh basil. Chop your cherry tomatoes into halves.
Step Two:
Throw everything into a medium sized bowl. Add the dry seasonings, olive oil, and juice the lemon. Adjust for preferred taste and enjoy!
How to store Chickpea Cucumber Salad
This delicious and refreshing chickpea cucumber salad is perfect for meal prep and storing! This salad can safely store in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Water may accumulate at the bottom of the salad as the salt will draw out moisture from the cucumbers.
Simply drain it out or sprinkle it over the salad. The flavor will still be there regardless! Always be sure to do a smell and taste test if you choose to keep it a bit longer.
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Chickpea Cucumber Salad
Ingredients
- 1 Can Chickpeas
- 1/2 Pack Cherry Tomatoes
- 1/2 English Cucumber
- 1/4 Red Onion sliced
- 1/4 Cup Fresh Basil
- 1/2 Teaspoon Nutritional Yeast to taste
- 1/2 Lemon Juiced
- 1-2 Teaspoons Olive Oil
- 1/8 Teaspoon Cayenne Pepper Powder to taste
- Salt to taste
- Black Pepper
Instructions
- Make sure all your produce and canned chickpeas have been properly washed and dried.Thinly Slice your red onion, English cucumber, and your fresh basil. Chop your cherry tomatoes into halves.
- Throw everything into a medium sized bowl. Add the dry seasonings, olive oil, and juice the lemon. Adjust for preferred taste and enjoy!
