High Protein Fresh Mediterranean Salata
Bright, zesty, and packed with wholesome ingredients, this High Protein Fresh Mediterranean Salata is a delicious twist on a classic Mediterranean salad. Bursting with vibrant flavors and textures, it features protein-rich chickpeas and quinoa paired with crunchy bell peppers, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and creamy feta cheese. A tangy lemon-oregano dressing brings everything together, while slices of black olives and fresh parsley elevate every bite. Perfect as a satisfying main dish or a nutrient-packed side, this quick and easy recipe fits seamlessly into a health-conscious lifestyle. Whether you're meal prepping for the week or serving it alongside grilled meats or fish, this Mediterranean-inspired salad delivers bold flavors, high protein, and a taste of sunshine in every bowl.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams chickpeas, cooked and drained
- 150 grams quinoa, cooked
- 1 large cucumber, diced
- 250 grams cherry tomatoes, halved
- 0.5 medium red onion, finely chopped
- 1 large bell pepper, diced
- 100 grams feta cheese, crumbled
- 75 grams black olives, pitted and sliced
- 30 grams fresh parsley, chopped
- 60 milliliters olive oil
- 30 milliliters lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 5 grams dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Rinse and drain the chickpeas and set them aside.
Cook the quinoa as per the package instructions, then let it cool down to room temperature.
In a large salad bowl, combine the cooked chickpeas and quinoa.
Add in the diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, finely chopped red onion, diced bell pepper, crumbled feta cheese, sliced black olives, and chopped fresh parsley.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the large bowl.
Gently toss everything together until the salad is well mixed and the dressing is evenly distributed.
Let the salad sit for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together before serving.
Serve as a nutritious main dish or as a side to complement grilled meats or fish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1948 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 106.5 g | 137% | |
| Saturated Fat | 27.0 g | 135% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 83 mg | 28% | |
| Sodium | 4074 mg | 177% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 195.5 g | 71% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 50.6 g | 181% | |
| Total Sugars | 45.7 g | ||
| Protein | 65.2 g | 130% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 987 mg | 76% | |
| Iron | 23.3 mg | 129% | |
| Potassium | 3374 mg | 72% | |
*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.
