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Chickpea Spinach Feta Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

Chickpea Spinach Feta Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette Bliss

This Chickpea Spinach Feta Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette is a quick, healthy, and protein-packed meal, perfect for any casual lunch or summer gathering.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Flavor Development Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 cups fresh spinach washed and dried thoroughly
  • 1 15-ounce can canned chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • ½ cup feta cheese crumbled
  • ¼ cup red onion chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes sliced in half
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley roughly chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh mint chopped
For the Vinaigrette
  • cup olive oil extra virgin recommended
  • 1 medium fresh lemon juiced
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar or white wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup for vegan
  • 1 clove minced garlic fresh garlic is best
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano or Italian seasoning
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • small bowl or jar
  • whisk or shaker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a small bowl or jar, combine olive oil, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, honey, minced garlic, and dried oregano. Whisk or shake until blended. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Let sit for 10-15 minutes.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, add the washed and dried spinach leaves. Drain and rinse the chickpeas, then sprinkle over the spinach.
  3. Chop red onion and slice cherry tomatoes in half, adding both to the bowl. Roughly chop parsley and mint, scattering over the salad.
  4. Crumble feta cheese and add to the salad mix. Gently toss to combine.
  5. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and gently toss until everything is coated. Avoid overdressing.
  6. Serve immediately or let chill in the refrigerator for about 20 minutes before serving. Garnish with extra feta and mint if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 12gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 8gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Dress the salad just before serving to prevent wilting. Store leftover salad in an airtight container for up to 3 days, keeping dressing separate until serving.

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