Committee Salad

Brighten up your table with the Committee Salad, a vibrant, nutrient-packed dish that’s as satisfying as it is versatile. This Mediterranean-inspired salad combines crisp mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and zesty red onions, all elevated by the creaminess of diced avocado and crumbled feta cheese. Protein-rich quinoa and chickpeas turn this into a hearty main course, while Kalamata olives lend a briny kick. A tangy, homemade dressing of extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and a hint of sweetness ties it all together in just 20 minutes. Perfect for a quick lunch, a light dinner, or as a colorful side dish, this recipe caters to both vegetarians and vegans with an easy honey-to-maple syrup swap. Fresh, flavorful, and effortlessly simple, the Committee Salad is a feel-good meal you’ll crave time and again!

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups Mixed greens (arugula, spinach, kale, or a spring mix)
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 medium Cucumber, sliced into half-moons
• 0.25 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
• 0.5 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
• 0.5 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
• 1 cup Cooked quinoa
• 1 cup Chickpeas (canned, drained, and rinsed)
• 1 large Avocado, diced
• 3 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
• 1 tablespoon Red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Honey (or maple syrup for a vegan option)
• 1 clove Garlic, minced
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry the mixed greens, then place them in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Add the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, feta cheese, Kalamata olives, cooked quinoa, chickpeas, and diced avocado on top of the greens.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey (or maple syrup), minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 4

Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the bowl.

Step 5

Gently toss the salad with tongs or two large spoons to ensure the ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.

Step 6

Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.

Step 7

Serve immediately as a main dish or a side, and enjoy your Committee Salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1342.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1995.8

Total Fat 134.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 31.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 100mg	0%
Sodium 4584.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 157.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 45.3g	0%
Total Sugars 29.7g
Protein 55.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 985.2mg	0%
Iron 17.1mg	0%
Potassium 3097.0mg	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: 58.7%

Protein: 10.7%

Carbs: 30.6%