Clinical Nutrition Services
Chickpea Mediterranean Salad
Servings: 4 – 6
Chickpea Base
- 1 can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup diced cucumber
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- ½ cup diced red onion
- ½ cup feta cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground pepper
- ½ lemon, juiced
- ¼ cup olive oil
Dressing
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons flat-leaf parsley chopped (optional)
Salad
- 6 cups leafy greens of your choice
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine drained and rinsed can of chickpeas and all the ingredients for the base. Stir well and let it sit in the fridge for 6 to 8 hours.
- Once ready to assemble, whisk together dressing ingredients in a separate bowl. Scoop chickpea mixture on top of bed of leafy greens and then add as much salad dressing as desired.