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January 28, 2026

Some salads are pure refreshment, and this cucumber and chickpea salad is one of them. Crisp English cucumbers, creamy chickpeas, and sweet bell peppers mingle with thinly sliced Fresno peppers for a gentle kick, all tied together with a bright lemon-honey dressing. It's colorful, cool, and the kind of dish that fits anywhere - from summer BBQs and potlucks to a no-cook weeknight dinner when the kitchen feels too hot to turn on the stove.

Cucumber and Chickpea Salad
Cucumber and Chickpea Salad
Cucumber and Chickpea Salad
Cucumber and Chickpea Salad
Cucumber and Chickpea Salad
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Cucumber and Chickpea Salad

Ingredients

Treenuts and 1 other allergen identified

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Instructions

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In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, lemon zest and juice, honey, salt, pepper, and garlic.
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Add cucumbers, chickpeas, Fresno peppers, bell pepper, onion, parsley, and mint. Toss well.
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Chill for 1 hour for best flavor, or serve immediately.
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Top with pistachios before serving.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

  • Cucumber Prep Perfection 🥒
    Salt your sliced cucumbers for 10 minutes before assembling the salad to draw out excess moisture and concentrate their crisp flavor.
  • Herb Chopping Hack 🌿
    Roll mint and parsley leaves tightly before slicing to create perfect, uniform ribbons that distribute evenly throughout the salad.
  • Chickpea Transformation 🫘
    Pat chickpeas completely dry after draining to ensure they absorb the dressing without becoming waterlogged and maintain their distinct texture.
  • Dressing Emulsion Magic 🥄
    Whisk the honey, lemon, and olive oil vigorously to create a stable emulsion that coats each ingredient evenly and prevents separation.
  • Flavor Layering Technique 🌶️
    Let the salad sit for 15-20 minutes before serving to allow the flavors of Fresno peppers and dressing to fully meld with the vegetables.

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Balancing Bowls

I'm Nora! Balancing Bowls is the product of a slightly chaotic life, a need to make and grow things, and a love of creative cooking. If you're here because you're trying to feed your family well without losing your mind, you're in the right place.

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