One Bowl Mediterranean Chickpea Chopped Salad
This chopped salad is meant to be eaten with a spoon!
Chickpeas, cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, olives and feta are combined with a red wine vinegar dressing laced with garlicky goodness. I like to make this chopped salad in a tupperware container with a lid the night before ( so that the flavors have longer to mingle) and then pack it for lunch during the week. The longer it marinates, the tastier it is!
This recipe will make 4 servings.
Nourishment Tip: Chickpeas are a delicious plant-based protein full of fiber, folate and iron. Eating legumes like chickpeas has been linked to a healthier heart, gut microbiome and colon! Cucumbers are hydrating and are associated with reducing your risk of getting cancer and diabetes. Juicy tomatoes are loaded with the antioxidant Lycopene and are also associated with reducing your risk of cancer while keeping your skin glowing beautifully. The vitamin C in tomatoes works well with the chickpeas as it assists our bodies in absorbing iron. Onions are a powerhouse packed fill of antioxidants that improve over all health while reducing the risk of cancer. This is one powerfully healthy chopped salad!
One Bowl Mediterranean Chickpea Chopped Salad
Ingredients:
- 2 tbs. high quality olive oil
- 2 tbs. red wine vinegar
- ½ tsp. garlic powder
- A pinch of salt and pepper
- 1 (15oz) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half
- ½ small red onion, diced
- ¼ cup kalamata olives
- A sprinkle of pre-crumbled feta cheese
Directions:
- In a tupperware container or large bowl, combine olive oil, vinegar, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Stir or put lid on it and give it a good shake to combine.
- Add chickpeas, cucumber, toamtoes, onion, and olives to the bowl. Toss or put lid on the container and give it a good shake to combine.
- Add crumbled feta to taste before serving.