High Protein Mediterranean Feta Salad

Bursting with fresh flavors and packed with nutrients, this High Protein Mediterranean Feta Salad is a vibrant and satisfying dish that's perfect for a healthy lunch or light dinner. Featuring fluffy quinoa, protein-rich chickpeas, and tangy crumbled feta, this salad is elevated by the bold flavors of Kalamata olives, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a zesty lemon-Dijon dressing. Enhanced with crisp cucumber, red onion, and a sprinkle of fresh parsley, it delivers the essence of Mediterranean cuisine in every bite. Ready in just 30 minutes, this protein-packed recipe is not only quick and easy but also ideal for meal prep. Serve it chilled for a refreshing, wholesome salad that's as nourishing as it is delicious. Perfect for anyone seeking a high-protein, vegetarian, and flavorful dish!

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Quinoa
• 2 cups Water
• 1 can (15 oz) Canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 medium Cucumber, diced
• 0.25 medium Red onion, finely chopped
• 0.5 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
• 0.75 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
• 0.25 cup Fresh parsley, chopped
• 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 clove Garlic, minced
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add 1 cup of quinoa, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the quinoa is fluffy and the water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it cool.

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine the cooled quinoa, 1 can of chickpeas, 1 cup of halved cherry tomatoes, 1 diced cucumber, 0.25 of a medium red onion, 0.5 cup of kalamata olives, 0.75 cup of feta cheese, and 0.25 cup of fresh chopped parsley.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard, 1 minced garlic clove, 0.5 teaspoon of salt, and 0.25 teaspoon of black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 4

Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss to combine, ensuring everything is evenly coated.

Step 5

Serve the salad immediately or refrigerate it for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. Enjoy your high-protein Mediterranean Feta Salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1861.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2297.1

Total Fat 131.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 36.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 150.0mg	0%
Sodium 7276.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 211.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 31.4g	0%
Total Sugars 26.4g
Protein 82.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1300.5mg	0%
Iron 21.5mg	0%
Potassium 2389.4mg	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: 50.1%

Protein: 13.9%

Carbs: 35.9%