Ingredients
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- 2 cans (15 ounces each) chickpeas, rinsed and well drained
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (full-fat recommended)
- 1/2 cup English cucumber, finely chopped (moisture squeezed out)
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt (or to taste)
Instructions
- Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, coarsely mash about half of the drained chickpeas using a fork or potato masher, leaving the remaining half whole to maintain texture in the salad.
- Step 2: Prepare the fresh components by finely chopping the cucumber and gently pressing out any excess moisture using a paper towel or cheesecloth. Mince the garlic and finely chop the fresh dill.
- Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, minced garlic, chopped dill, and kosher salt to create the tzatziki dressing base.
- Step 4: Pour the yogurt dressing over the mashed and whole chickpeas. Add the drained cucumber to the bowl, then gently fold all ingredients together until the chickpeas are evenly coated.
- Step 5: Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lemon juice as desired. Cover the bowl and refrigerate the Tzatziki Chickpea Salad for a minimum of 30 minutes to allow the flavors to properly meld before serving.
Notes
- Store leftovers tightly covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, stirring gently before serving if the dressing has thinned due to released cucumber moisture.
- This salad must remain cold; if heavily chilled, let it rest for 10 minutes at room temperature before serving to allow the fresh flavors to fully bloom.
- Serve this versatile salad in butter lettuce cups, on toasted pita bread, or spread generously onto whole-grain bread for a hearty lunch sandwich.
- Thoroughly squeeze the moisture out of the finely chopped cucumber before mixing, as this critical step prevents the rich Greek yogurt dressing from becoming watery.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American