Chickpea Salad with Smashed Cucumbers

• servings: 4 servings
• total time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

12 oz. Persian cucumbers

Kosher salt and pepper

2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice

1 tsp. honey

2 tbsp. olive oil

1 tbsp. capers, drained and roughly chopped

1/4 tsp. dried oregano

1/2 very small red onion, finely chopped

1 jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped

1 15-ounce can chickpeas, rinsed

12 oz. mixed cherry and grape tomatoes (halved or sliced)

1/2 c. flat-leaf parsley, chopped

Crumbled feta cheese, for serving

Directions

With side of chef’s knife, bash cucumbers slightly to crush, halve lengthwise, then cut each into 4 to 6 chunks. Transfer cucumbers to bowl and toss with 2 tsp salt. Let sit 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, in large bowl, whisk together lemon juice and honey to dissolve. Whisk in oil, capers, oregano, and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Add onion, jalapeño, and chickpeas and toss to combine. Let sit at least 10 minutes.

Transfer cucumbers to colander and rinse, then shake off as much water as possible. Add to bowl with dressing, along with tomatoes and parsley, and toss to combine. Serve topped with feta if desired.