Refreshing Spinach Chickpea Veggie Salad
Brighten up your plate with this Refreshing Spinach Chickpea Veggie Salad—a vibrant medley of fresh spinach leaves, protein-packed chickpeas, and colorful veggies like cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, and red onion. This wholesome salad is topped with creamy crumbled feta and tied together with a zesty homemade dressing of olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey for the perfect balance of tangy and sweet. Ready in just 15 minutes and perfect for busy weeknights or a light, healthy lunch, this salad is a versatile, nutrient-packed dish that can be served immediately or chilled for later. Whether you're looking for a quick vegetarian meal or a delightful side dish, this salad delivers freshness in every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Fresh spinach leaves
- 1 cup Canned chickpeas (rinsed and drained)
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cup Cucumber (diced)
- 1 medium Red bell pepper (diced)
- 0.25 medium Red onion (thinly sliced)
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese (crumbled)
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 clove Garlic (minced)
- 0.5 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoons Honey
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
Rinse and drain the canned chickpeas thoroughly. Set aside.
Wash the fresh spinach leaves and pat them dry with a kitchen towel or use a salad spinner. Place the spinach in a large mixing bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber and red bell pepper, and thinly slice the red onion. Add all these vegetables to the bowl with the spinach.
Add the rinsed chickpeas and crumbled feta cheese to the bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the large bowl.
Gently toss the salad until all the ingredients are well-coated with the dressing.
Serve immediately for maximum freshness, or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving. Toss again gently before serving if refrigerated.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1257 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 77.2 g | 99% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.0 g | 125% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 107 mg | 36% | |
| Sodium | 3047 mg | 132% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 103.1 g | 37% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.4 g | 91% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.0 g | ||
| Protein | 45.6 g | 91% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 863 mg | 66% | |
| Iron | 11.6 mg | 64% | |
| Potassium | 2277 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.
