Chickpea and Spinach Salad with Cumin Dressing and Yogurt Sauce

Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Chickpea and Spinach Salad with Cumin Dressing and Yogurt Sauce! Packed with nutrient-rich ingredients like fresh spinach, hearty chickpeas, crisp cucumber, and juicy cherry tomatoes, this Mediterranean-inspired dish is a powerhouse of flavors and textures. The zesty cumin dressing, made with olive oil, lemon juice, and a touch of honey, adds earthy warmth, while the creamy Greek yogurt sauce infused with garlic provides a tangy, cooling finish. Perfect as a light lunch, a refreshing side, or a satisfying meatless main, this wholesome salad comes together in just 15 minutes and is sure to delight your taste buds and nourish your body.

Nutriscore Rating: 85/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 400 grams Chickpeas (cooked or canned, drained and rinsed)
• 150 grams Fresh spinach leaves
• 150 grams Cherry tomatoes, halved
• 0.5 medium Red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 medium Cucumber, diced
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 100 grams Plain Greek yogurt
• 1 clove Garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon Fresh dill (optional, chopped)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the chickpeas, spinach leaves, cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, and diced cucumber.

Step 2

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, ground cumin, fresh lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper to make the cumin dressing.

Step 3

Pour the cumin dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.

Step 4

In another small bowl, prepare the yogurt sauce by mixing plain Greek yogurt, minced garlic, and optional chopped dill. Stir until smooth and creamy.

Step 5

Transfer the salad to a serving platter or individual plates.

Step 6

Drizzle the yogurt sauce over the salad just before serving, or serve it on the side for individual customization.

Step 7

Enjoy the salad immediately, or refrigerate for up to 1 hour to let the flavors meld before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1094.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1258.1

Total Fat 55.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.1g
Cholesterol 10mg	0%
Sodium 1946.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 146.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 38.0g	0%
Total Sugars 38.6g
Protein 53.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 546.7mg	0%
Iron 18.6mg	0%
Potassium 2902.1mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 38.6%

Protein: 16.5%

Carbs: 44.9%