Greek Cucumber Salad

Name: Greek Cucumber Salad
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 3 cups, 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 cup cucumber, diced; 1 cup tomatoes, chopped; 1/2 cup chickpeas, drained and rinsed; 1/4 cup kalamata olive, pitted and sliced; 1/4 cup scallion, sliced; 1/4 cup parsley, coarsely chopped; 1 lemon, juice of; 1 teaspoon garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon sugar; salt and pepper, to taste; 2 -3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 3 tablespoons chopped of fresh mint

Submitted by HeatherN

"Colorful, tasty Greek salad. I made this with recipe # 207440."

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photo by *Parsley*

Ready In:: 30mins
Ingredients:: 12
Yields:: 3 cups
Serves:: 6

ingredients

1 cup cucumber, diced
1 cup tomatoes, chopped
¹⁄₂ cup chickpeas, drained and rinsed
¹⁄₄ cup kalamata olive, pitted and sliced
¹⁄₄ cup scallion, sliced
¹⁄₄ cup parsley, coarsely chopped
1 lemon, juice of
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
1 teaspoon sugar
salt and pepper, to taste
2 -3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons chopped of fresh mint

directions

Combine the cucumbers, tomatoes, chickpeas, olives, scallions and parsley in a large bowl.
Whisk together lemon juice, garlic, sugar, salt and pepper for the vinaigrette in a bowl.
Drizzle olive oil into lemon juice mixture in a steady stream.
Stir in mint and adjust seasonings to taste.
Toss salad with vinaigrette just before serving. Serve at room temperature.
Serve with toasted pita bread pieces, if desired.

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Reviews

Just as described: colorful and tasty; very tasty! I made this just as written and wouldn't change a thing. Do not skip or sub out the fresh parsley and fresh mint because they are key ingredients! I served this garnished with some crumbled feta cheese. Superb! Thanx for sharing!

*Parsley*
Loved this!! The mint is the key so I would suggest not leaving it out if you can help it.... Yum!!

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