High Protein Mediterranean Feta Cheese Salad
Elevate your salad game with this High Protein Mediterranean Feta Cheese Salad, a vibrant and nutritious dish perfect for a quick lunch or a light dinner. Packed with protein-rich chickpeas, creamy cubes of feta cheese, and a medley of fresh Mediterranean ingredients like juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, bold red onion, and briny black olives, this salad is as satisfying as it is flavorful. Tossed in a zesty homemade dressing of extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, and oregano, and topped with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, it offers a delightful balance of tangy, savory, and herbaceous notes. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this healthy, high-protein salad is a refreshing and easy choice for meal prep or entertaining. Perfect for vegetarians and anyone looking for a wholesome Mediterranean-inspired meal!
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Ingredients
- 1 can (15 oz) canned chickpeas
- 200 grams feta cheese
- 1 large cucumber
- 200 grams cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 100 grams black olives
- 0.5 cup fresh parsley
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Rinse and drain the canned chickpeas thoroughly under cold water to remove excess salt and preservatives.
Step 2
Cut the feta cheese into small cubes, roughly about 1 cm in size, and set aside.
Step 3
Dice the cucumber into small pieces. Halve the cherry tomatoes. Thinly slice the red onion. Roughly chop the black olives and fresh parsley.
Step 4
In a large mixing bowl, combine chickpeas, diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, and chopped black olives.
Step 5
Add the cubed feta cheese to the mixture, gently tossing to ensure the cheese stays intact.
Step 6
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper until well emulsified.
Step 7
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients, and gently toss to mix all components thoroughly.
Step 8
Sprinkle fresh parsley over the salad and give it one final mix. Adjust seasoning if needed.
Step 9
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to let the flavors meld before serving.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1484.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1519.9 |
| Total Fat 103.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 36.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.9g | |
| Cholesterol 178mg | 0% |
| Sodium 5476.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 107.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 24.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 25.6g | |
| Protein 53.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 32IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1378.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 16.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2280.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories