Ingredients

2 cucumbers (about 1 1/2 pounds)

1 3/4 cups canned or cooked chickpeas, rinsed

1/2 cups roughly chopped mint leaves

2 medium carrots, peeled and grated

1/3 cups currants

1 1/2 teaspoons whole fennel seeds

3 tablespoons minced shallots

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil

Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Preparation

Peel the cucumbers if they are waxed, and cut in half lengthwise. Scoop out the seeds with a spoon, and discard them. Cut cucumbers into 1/4-inch pieces. Place in a medium bowl.

Add remaining ingredients, and toss well to combine. Adjust seasonings if necessary. Serve salad at room temperature.