Mediterranean Diet Fresh and Tangy Sprout Salad

Bursting with vibrant flavors and nourishing ingredients, this Mediterranean Diet Fresh and Tangy Sprout Salad is a refreshing take on healthy eating. Featuring crisp alfalfa sprouts, protein-packed chickpeas, juicy cherry tomatoes, and cool cucumber, this salad is elevated with the briny richness of kalamata olives and creamy crumbled feta cheese. A zesty dressing of extra virgin olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, red wine vinegar, and aromatic oregano ties it all together for a tantalizing Mediterranean flair. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this wholesome salad is perfect as a light main course or a flavorful side dish, making it an ideal addition to any meal plan focused on fresh, heart-healthy ingredients.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup alfalfa sprouts
• 1 cup chickpeas
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium cucumber
• 0.5 small red onion
• 0.5 cup kalamata olives
• 0.5 cup feta cheese
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Rinse and drain the alfalfa sprouts and set them aside to dry.

Step 2

Rinse and drain the chickpeas if using canned; otherwise, ensure cooked chickpeas are ready.

Step 3

Slice cherry tomatoes in half.

Step 4

Peel and dice the cucumber into small cubes.

Step 5

Finely chop the red onion.

Step 6

Cut the kalamata olives in half and remove the pits if necessary.

Step 7

Crumble the feta cheese into small pieces.

Step 8

In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, and dried oregano. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Step 9

In a large mixing bowl, combine the alfalfa sprouts, chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, and feta cheese.

Step 10

Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss until everything is well combined and coated with the dressing.

Step 11

Let the salad sit for at least 10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 12

Serve as a refreshing side dish or light main course.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(937.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1317.0

Total Fat 94.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 20.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.6g
Cholesterol 66.8mg	0%
Sodium 3493.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 92.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 29.0g	0%
Total Sugars 20.9g
Protein 34.8g	0%

Vitamin D 12IU	0%
Calcium 679.3mg	0%
Iron 12.6mg	0%
Potassium 1494.1mg	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: 62.6%

Protein: 10.2%

Carbs: 27.1%