Refreshing Spinach Chickpea Veggie Salad

Brighten up your plate with this Refreshing Spinach Chickpea Veggie Salad—a vibrant medley of fresh spinach leaves, protein-packed chickpeas, and colorful veggies like cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, and red onion. This wholesome salad is topped with creamy crumbled feta and tied together with a zesty homemade dressing of olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey for the perfect balance of tangy and sweet. Ready in just 15 minutes and perfect for busy weeknights or a light, healthy lunch, this salad is a versatile, nutrient-packed dish that can be served immediately or chilled for later. Whether you're looking for a quick vegetarian meal or a delightful side dish, this salad delivers freshness in every bite!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups Fresh spinach leaves
• 1 cup Canned chickpeas (rinsed and drained)
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes (halved)
• 1 cup Cucumber (diced)
• 1 medium Red bell pepper (diced)
• 0.25 medium Red onion (thinly sliced)
• 0.5 cup Feta cheese (crumbled)
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
• 1 clove Garlic (minced)
• 0.5 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoons Honey
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Rinse and drain the canned chickpeas thoroughly. Set aside.

Step 2

Wash the fresh spinach leaves and pat them dry with a kitchen towel or use a salad spinner. Place the spinach in a large mixing bowl.

Step 3

Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber and red bell pepper, and thinly slice the red onion. Add all these vegetables to the bowl with the spinach.

Step 4

Add the rinsed chickpeas and crumbled feta cheese to the bowl.

Step 5

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 6

Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the large bowl.

Step 7

Gently toss the salad until all the ingredients are well-coated with the dressing.

Step 8

Serve immediately for maximum freshness, or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving. Toss again gently before serving if refrigerated.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1071.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1257.2

Total Fat 77.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 25.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g
Cholesterol 106.8mg	0%
Sodium 3046.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 103.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 25.4g	0%
Total Sugars 35.0g
Protein 45.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 862.9mg	0%
Iron 11.6mg	0%
Potassium 2276.6mg	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: 53.9%

Protein: 14.1%

Carbs: 32.0%