High Protein Cherry Tomato Salad

Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and satisfying High Protein Cherry Tomato Salad! Bursting with juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and hearty chickpeas, this nutrient-packed dish offers a perfect balance of freshness, flavor, and protein. Creamy feta cheese, tangy Greek yogurt dressing, and a hint of sweetness from honey tie it all together, while a sprinkle of fresh parsley adds a pop of color and aroma. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this salad is ideal for busy weeknights, light lunches, or as a crowd-pleasing side dish. Healthy, delicious, and incredibly easy to make, it’s the ultimate recipe for anyone looking for a quick, protein-rich meal. Perfectly suited for Mediterranean diets and packed with superfood ingredients, this salad is sure to become a staple in your recipe rotation!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 400 grams cherry tomatoes
• 400 grams canned chickpeas
• 1 medium cucumber
• 100 grams feta cheese
• 0.5 medium red onion
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 100 grams Greek yogurt
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the cherry tomatoes and slice them in halves.

Step 2

Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas thoroughly and allow them to dry.

Step 3

Peel the cucumber if desired and dice it into small pieces.

Step 4

Thinly slice the red onion and chop the fresh parsley.

Step 5

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

Step 6

Crumble the feta cheese over the salad mixture.

Step 7

In a small bowl, combine extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, Greek yogurt, honey, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until smooth to make the dressing.

Step 8

Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine everything well.

Step 9

Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to taste.

Step 10

Let the salad rest for 5-10 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving.

Step 11

Serve the salad either chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1343.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1082.6

Total Fat 57.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 18.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.7g
Cholesterol 92.3mg	0%
Sodium 3556.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 103.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.4g	0%
Total Sugars 35.8g
Protein 43.5g	0%

Vitamin D 16IU	0%
Calcium 810.3mg	0%
Iron 7.3mg	0%
Potassium 2270.3mg	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: 46.6%

Protein: 15.8%

Carbs: 37.6%