High Protein Cherry Tomato Salad
Elevate your salad game with this High Protein Cherry Tomato Salad, a vibrant and nutrient-packed dish perfect for any meal or occasion. Bursting with the juicy sweetness of cherry tomatoes and complemented by the creamy tang of feta cheese, this salad is balanced with protein-rich chickpeas and a refreshing medley of crisp cucumber, red onion, and parsley. The creamy Greek yogurt dressing, lightly sweetened with honey and brightened with lemon juice, ties everything together in perfect harmony. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this easy-to-make salad is ideal for meal prep, a light lunch, or a flavorful side dish. Healthy, satisfying, and full of Mediterranean-inspired flavors, this high-protein salad is as delicious as it is nutritious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams cherry tomatoes
- 400 grams canned chickpeas
- 1 medium cucumber
- 100 grams feta cheese
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 100 grams Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Rinse the cherry tomatoes and slice them in halves.
Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas thoroughly and allow them to dry.
Peel the cucumber if desired and dice it into small pieces.
Thinly slice the red onion and chop the fresh parsley.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, chickpeas, diced cucumber, sliced red onion, and parsley.
Crumble the feta cheese over the salad mixture.
In a small bowl, combine extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, Greek yogurt, honey, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until smooth to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine everything well.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to taste.
Let the salad rest for 5-10 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving.
Serve the salad either chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1083 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 57.1 g | 73% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.6 g | 93% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 92 mg | 31% | |
| Sodium | 3556 mg | 155% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 103.8 g | 38% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.4 g | 80% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.8 g | ||
| Protein | 43.5 g | 87% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 810 mg | 62% | |
| Iron | 7.3 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 2270 mg | 48% | |
*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.
