Chickpea Salad on Whole Wheat Pitas
Brighten up your lunch routine with this vibrant and nutritious Chickpea Salad on Whole Wheat Pitas! Packed with protein-rich chickpeas, crunchy cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and zesty red onion, this recipe is a Mediterranean-inspired masterpiece that comes together in just 15 minutes. A tangy homemade dressing of lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, and a hint of cumin elevates the fresh flavors, while whole wheat pitas stuffed with baby spinach or mixed greens make the perfect vessel for this colorful salad. Ideal for a quick lunch or light dinner, this easy, no-cook meal is a deliciously healthy way to fuel your day.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 15 oz canned chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 0.25 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 0.25 cup parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 0.5 tsp ground cumin
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
- 4 pieces whole wheat pitas
- 2 cups baby spinach or mixed greens
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, add the chickpeas, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and parsley.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the chickpea mixture and toss until all the ingredients are well-coated.
Cut the whole wheat pitas in half to create pockets, and gently open them without tearing.
Line the inside of each pita pocket with a handful of baby spinach or mixed greens.
Stuff each pita half with the chickpea salad mixture, ensuring an even distribution into all pockets.
Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh and healthy Chickpea Salad on Whole Wheat Pitas!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1740 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 46.4 g | 59% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.4 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3323 mg | 144% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 281.6 g | 102% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 55.6 g | 199% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.1 g | ||
| Protein | 69.7 g | 139% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 551 mg | 42% | |
| Iron | 26.6 mg | 148% | |
| Potassium | 3190 mg | 68% | |
*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.
