Name: Mediterranean Chickpea Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Ingredients: 4 cups mixed greens (spinach, arugula, romaine); 1 can (400g) chickpeas, drained and rinsed; 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved); 1 whole cucumber (diced); 1/4 red onion (thinly sliced); 10 Kalamata olives (pitted); 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese; 2 tbsp pumpkin seeds (pepitas); 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 garlic clove (minced); Salt and pepper (to taste)

Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

A vibrant, filling salad with chickpeas, fresh vegetables, olives, and feta, dressed in a lemon-oregano vinaigrette.

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Prep Time 15

Servings: 2

Course: Salad

Calories: 361

Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

Salad

4 cups mixed greens spinach, arugula, romaine
1 can (400g) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
1 whole cucumber diced
1/4 red onion thinly sliced
10 Kalamata olives pitted
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
2 tbsp pumpkin seeds pepitas

Dressing

3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp dried oregano
1 garlic clove minced
Salt and pepper to taste

Method

Combine all salad ingredients in a large bowl.
Whisk all dressing ingredients together in a small bowl.
Toss the salad with the dressing.
Serve immediately, or pack for lunch and dress just before eating.

Nutrition

Calories: 361kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 8gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 20gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 557mgPotassium: 457mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1451IUVitamin C: 43mgCalcium: 149mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Make ahead: Prep vegetables and chickpeas in advance and store separately. Dress just before eating to keep everything fresh.
Brain-health highlights: Antioxidants (vegetables), fiber (chickpeas), healthy fats (olive oil, pumpkin seeds).

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