High Protein Mediterranean Garden Salad with Olive Oil
Elevate your salad game with this High Protein Mediterranean Garden Salad with Olive Oil—an irresistible blend of fresh vegetables, hearty quinoa, and creamy feta cheese, all tossed in a zesty lemon-oregano dressing. This protein-packed recipe features nutrient-rich chickpeas, vibrant cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and tender baby spinach, creating a colorful and satisfying dish perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep. The addition of black olives and fresh parsley brings an authentic Mediterranean flair, while the extra virgin olive oil enhances the salad with a luscious, flavorful finish. Ready in just 35 minutes, this wholesome and delicious Mediterranean-inspired salad is ideal for a healthy lifestyle and is sure to delight your taste buds with every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 425 grams chickpeas, canned and drained
- 120 grams quinoa
- 240 ml water
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 200 grams cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 100 grams black olives, sliced
- 100 grams feta cheese, crumbled
- 30 grams fresh parsley, chopped
- 100 grams baby spinach
- 60 ml extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, ground
Instructions
Rinse the quinoa thoroughly under cold water. In a medium saucepan, combine the quinoa with the water and bring to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 12-15 minutes, or until the quinoa is cooked and the water has been absorbed.
Once the quinoa is cooked, fluff it with a fork and set aside to cool slightly.
In a large salad bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, drained chickpeas, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, red bell pepper, black olives, feta cheese, chopped parsley, and baby spinach.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to ensure all the ingredients are well coated with the dressing.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld together before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1997 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 113.3 g | 145% | |
| Saturated Fat | 26.6 g | 133% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 83 mg | 28% | |
| Sodium | 4725 mg | 205% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 195.2 g | 71% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 38.9 g | 139% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.9 g | ||
| Protein | 65.4 g | 131% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 952 mg | 73% | |
| Iron | 19.1 mg | 106% | |
| Potassium | 2757 mg | 59% | |
*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.
