High Protein Mediterranean Feta Cheese Salad
Elevate your mealtime with this High Protein Mediterranean Feta Cheese Salad, a vibrant and nutritious dish packed with bold flavors and wholesome ingredients. This no-cook recipe combines the protein-rich goodness of chickpeas with tangy feta cheese, crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, briny black olives, and zesty red onion, all brought together with a savory homemade dressing of extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, and oregano. Fresh parsley adds a bright herbal note to the mix, while the balanced seasoning ensures every bite bursts with Mediterranean charm. Ideal for busy weeknights or refreshing summer lunches, this quick and easy salad is ready in just 20 minutes and perfect for meal prep. Serve as a main dish or a side to grilled protein for a satisfying, high-protein meal that's both healthy and delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 can (15 oz) canned chickpeas
- 200 grams feta cheese
- 1 large cucumber
- 200 grams cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 100 grams black olives
- 0.5 cup fresh parsley
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Rinse and drain the canned chickpeas thoroughly under cold water to remove excess salt and preservatives.
Cut the feta cheese into small cubes, roughly about 1 cm in size, and set aside.
Dice the cucumber into small pieces. Halve the cherry tomatoes. Thinly slice the red onion. Roughly chop the black olives and fresh parsley.
In a large mixing bowl, combine chickpeas, diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, and chopped black olives.
Add the cubed feta cheese to the mixture, gently tossing to ensure the cheese stays intact.
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper until well emulsified.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients, and gently toss to mix all components thoroughly.
Sprinkle fresh parsley over the salad and give it one final mix. Adjust seasoning if needed.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to let the flavors meld before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1520 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 103.4 g | 133% | |
| Saturated Fat | 36.0 g | 180% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 178 mg | 59% | |
| Sodium | 5476 mg | 238% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 107.2 g | 39% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.5 g | 88% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.6 g | ||
| Protein | 53.1 g | 106% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 1378 mg | 106% | |
| Iron | 16.0 mg | 89% | |
| Potassium | 2281 mg | 49% | |
*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.
