Refreshing Cucumber Feta Salad

Name: Refreshing Cucumber Feta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 cup dry couscous; 1.5 cups vegetable broth; 2 large cucumbers, diced; 1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained; 1 cup crumbled feta cheese; 1/2 red onion, finely diced; 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 clove garlic, minced; Salt and pepper to taste

This bright and zesty salad is packed with crisp veggies and creamy feta for a perfect meal.

By Recipes By Nani· 🌍 Mediterranean· July 20, 2026

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Prep

15 minutes

Cook

5 minutes

Total

20 minutes

Serves

There is nothing quite like a cold salad when the weather warms up. This cucumber feta salad is one of my absolute favorites because it is filling enough for a light lunch but fresh enough to serve as a side dish at any dinner party.

I love to make this ahead of time so the lemon dressing has a chance to soak into the couscous and chickpeas. If you want a little extra crunch, try adding some toasted pine nuts right before you serve it.

🧺 Ingredients

1 cup dry couscous
1.5 cups vegetable broth
2 large cucumbers, diced
1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/2 red onion, finely diced
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 clove garlic, minced
Salt and pepper to taste

👩‍🍳Instructions

1
Bring the vegetable broth to a boil in a small pot.
2
Add the couscous, cover the pot with a lid, and remove it from the heat.
3
Let the couscous sit for five minutes, then fluff it gently with a fork and let it cool down.
4
In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
5
Add the cooked couscous, diced cucumbers, chickpeas, red onion, and parsley to the bowl.
6
Toss everything together until well combined.
7
Gently fold in the crumbled feta cheese so it stays chunky and nice.
8
Serve immediately or keep it in the fridge for an hour to let the flavors blend.

💡 Tips

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days. If you find the salad looks a little dry the next day, just add a tiny squeeze of fresh lemon juice or a splash of olive oil to freshen it up.

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