Mediterranean Cucumber Salad with Chickpeas | Longevity Recipe for Heart + Gut Health | Dr. Joanette

This Mediterranean cucumber salad with chickpeas is a fresh, whole-food longevity recipe packed with fiber, plant-based protein, antioxidants, healthy fats, and Mediterranean flavor. I’m Dr. Joanette, an ER doctor for over 30 years, and in this video I’ll show you how to make a cucumber chickpea salad with tomatoes, red onion, olives, feta cheese, fresh herbs, lemon, red wine vinegar, garlic, and extra virgin olive oil. This is one of those recipes that proves healthy eating does not have to be complicated. It’s light, refreshing, and perfect for summer, but it still gives you protein and fiber from chickpeas, antioxidants from tomatoes and herbs, vitamin C from lemon, and healthy fat from extra virgin olive oil. I also share my best cucumber prep trick so the salad stays crisp instead of watery, plus how to keep the dressing separate if you want to enjoy leftovers later. ⏱ Timestamps 00:00 – Why this is a whole-food longevity recipe 00:35 – Prep the cucumbers and prevent watery salad 02:15 – Make the Mediterranean dressing 04:20 – Slice onions and prep tomatoes 06:10 – Add chickpeas, olives, herbs, and feta 08:40 – Finish, serve, and taste test Don’t forget to subscribe for more health tips and recipes! @DrJoanette Website: growwithdrjoanette.com Follow for More! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/growwithdrjoanette Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dr.JoanetteMD Twitter: https://www.x.com/@growwithdrjo TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drjoanette #mediterraneancucumbersalad #cucumbersalad #chickpeasalad #mediterraneandiet #longevityrecipes #guthealth #hearthealthyrecipes #drjoanette