Chickpea Salad on Whole Wheat Pitas

Brighten up your lunch routine with this vibrant and nutritious Chickpea Salad on Whole Wheat Pitas! Packed with protein-rich chickpeas, crunchy cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and zesty red onion, this recipe is a Mediterranean-inspired masterpiece that comes together in just 15 minutes. A tangy homemade dressing of lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, and a hint of cumin elevates the fresh flavors, while whole wheat pitas stuffed with baby spinach or mixed greens make the perfect vessel for this colorful salad. Ideal for a quick lunch or light dinner, this easy, no-cook meal is a deliciously healthy way to fuel your day.

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 15 oz canned chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed
• 1 medium cucumber, diced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 0.25 cup red onion, finely chopped
• 0.25 cup parsley, chopped
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 0.5 tsp ground cumin
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
• 4 pieces whole wheat pitas
• 2 cups baby spinach or mixed greens

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, add the chickpeas, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and parsley.

Step 2

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

Step 3

Pour the dressing over the chickpea mixture and toss until all the ingredients are well-coated.

Step 4

Cut the whole wheat pitas in half to create pockets, and gently open them without tearing.

Step 5

Line the inside of each pita pocket with a handful of baby spinach or mixed greens.

Step 6

Stuff each pita half with the chickpea salad mixture, ensuring an even distribution into all pockets.

Step 7

Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh and healthy Chickpea Salad on Whole Wheat Pitas!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1215.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1739.6

Total Fat 46.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3322.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 281.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 55.6g	0%
Total Sugars 35.1g
Protein 69.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 551.2mg	0%
Iron 26.6mg	0%
Potassium 3190.4mg	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: 22.9%

Protein: 15.3%

Carbs: 61.8%