Chickpea and Spinach Salad with Cumin Dressing and Yogurt Sauce
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Chickpea and Spinach Salad with Cumin Dressing and Yogurt Sauce! Packed with nutrient-rich ingredients like fresh spinach, hearty chickpeas, crisp cucumber, and juicy cherry tomatoes, this Mediterranean-inspired dish is a powerhouse of flavors and textures. The zesty cumin dressing, made with olive oil, lemon juice, and a touch of honey, adds earthy warmth, while the creamy Greek yogurt sauce infused with garlic provides a tangy, cooling finish. Perfect as a light lunch, a refreshing side, or a satisfying meatless main, this wholesome salad comes together in just 15 minutes and is sure to delight your taste buds and nourish your body.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams Chickpeas (cooked or canned, drained and rinsed)
- 150 grams Fresh spinach leaves
- 150 grams Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 0.5 medium Red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 medium Cucumber, diced
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 100 grams Plain Greek yogurt
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Fresh dill (optional, chopped)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the chickpeas, spinach leaves, cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, and diced cucumber.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, ground cumin, fresh lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper to make the cumin dressing.
Pour the cumin dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
In another small bowl, prepare the yogurt sauce by mixing plain Greek yogurt, minced garlic, and optional chopped dill. Stir until smooth and creamy.
Transfer the salad to a serving platter or individual plates.
Drizzle the yogurt sauce over the salad just before serving, or serve it on the side for individual customization.
Enjoy the salad immediately, or refrigerate for up to 1 hour to let the flavors meld before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1258 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 55.8 g | 72% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.8 g | 44% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 10 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 1946 mg | 85% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 146.0 g | 53% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 38.0 g | 136% | |
| Total Sugars | 38.6 g | ||
| Protein | 53.6 g | 107% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 547 mg | 42% | |
| Iron | 18.6 mg | 103% | |
| Potassium | 2902 mg | 62% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
