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Vibrant High-Protein Chickpea Salad showing uniform cubes of cucumber and halved tomatoes with a light lemon-oil coating.
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High-Protein Chickpea Salad: The Ultimate Mediterranean Meal Prep Guide

This vibrant High-Protein Chickpea Salad combines matte-textured chickpeas, crisp cucumbers, and juicy cherry tomatoes in a zesty lemon vinaigrette. A perfect, nutrient-dense Mediterranean meal prep option that stays fresh and delicious for days.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Lunch, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 285
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients
  • 3 cups (490g) Cooked Chickpeas Rinsed and patted dry
  • 1 large (300g) English Cucumber Unpeeled, diced into uniform cubes
  • 1.5 cups (225g) Cherry Tomatoes Halved
  • 1/2 cup (75g) White Feta Cheese Crumbled into large chunks
  • 1/2 cup (30g) Fresh Parsley Finely chopped
  • 1/4 small (40g) Red Onion Thinly sliced into slivers
  • 3 tbsp (45ml) Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) Fresh Lemon Juice
  • to taste Sea Salt and Black Pepper

Equipment

  • 1 Chef's Knife For precision dicing of vegetables.
  • 1 Large Ceramic Mixing Bowl To toss the salad without crushing ingredients.
  • 1 Small Glass Jar For emulsifying the lemon vinaigrette.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Rinse the chickpeas thoroughly and pat them completely dry with a towel to ensure a matte texture.
  2. Dice the cucumber into 1/2-inch cubes and halve the cherry tomatoes. Slice the red onion into very thin slivers.
Assembly
  1. In a small jar, whisk the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until emulsified and translucent.
  2. Mix the chickpeas, cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, and parsley in a large bowl. Pour dressing over and toss to coat.
  3. Gently fold in the crumbled feta cheese just before serving to maintain its chunky texture.

Nutrition

Calories: 285kcalProtein: 11gFat: 14gFiber: 9g

Notes

Patting the chickpeas dry is crucial for the dressing to adhere.
Soak red onions in cold water for 5 minutes to reduce their bite.
Keyword High-Protein Chickpea Salad,meal prep,Mediterranean Salad

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