High Protein Mediterranean Artichoke Salad
Bursting with vibrant Mediterranean flavors, this High Protein Mediterranean Artichoke Salad is a quick and nutritious dish that's perfect for busy weeknights or elegant gatherings. Packed with protein-rich chickpeas, tangy artichoke hearts, and creamy feta cheese, this colorful salad is complemented by crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, briny Kalamata olives, and a zesty lemon-oregano dressing. Ready in just 15 minutes, this refreshing recipe is as simple as it is satisfying, offering a delightful blend of fresh, wholesome ingredients. Whether served as a hearty main course or a flavorful side, this salad is a healthy Mediterranean-inspired option that's sure to impress.
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Ingredients
- 1 can (14 oz) canned artichoke hearts
- 1.5 cups cooked chickpeas
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium cucumber
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 0.5 cup kalamata olives
- 0.5 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.5 cup fresh parsley
- 1 large lemon
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon oregano
Directions
Step 1
1. Drain and rinse the canned artichoke hearts. Cut them into quarters and set them aside.
Step 2
2. Rinse and halve the cherry tomatoes. Peel and dice the cucumber into small cubes. Thinly slice the red onion.
Step 3
3. In a large salad bowl, combine the artichoke hearts, chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and olives.
Step 4
4. Finely chop the fresh parsley and add it to the salad bowl along with the crumbled feta cheese.
Step 5
5. In a small bowl, zest the lemon and then juice it, discarding any seeds. Whisk together the lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, salt, black pepper, and oregano to make the dressing.
Step 6
6. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything gently to combine, ensuring all ingredients are well coated.
Step 7
7. Let the salad sit for at least 10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Step 8
8. Serve the salad as a main dish or as a side to your favorite Mediterranean-inspired meal. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1493.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1774.6 |
| Total Fat 108.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 27.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g | |
| Cholesterol 100mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4871.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 162.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 59.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 31.5g | |
| Protein 60.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1085.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 21.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2579.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories