How do you make chickpeas taste good? Add some flavor! I love this homemade feta dressing mixed with chickpeas and veggies to make a Greek-inspired salad.
This recipe is quick, nutritious, and very flavorful! Try making this greek-inspired salad for lunch, dinner, or a side dish. This refreshing salad recipe has a unique mix of flavors from homemade feta dressing, chickpeas, olives, and veggies. Are you looking for a refreshing way to use cans of chickpeas? This is the perfect recipe to use those cans and make a delicious dish.
Chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans, are a vegetarian protein source to add to many different dishes. Chickpeas add not only protein to meals but also fiber, B6, and zinc.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 cans of chickpeas, rinsed
- 1 carton of cherry tomatoes (I sliced each tomato in quarters)
- 4 cups of sliced baby spinach
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon of fresh dill or teaspoon dried dill
- 1 tablespoon of fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 4 minced garlic cloves or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup sliced kalamata olives
- 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
Directions
1. In a mason jar, add olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, oregano, dill, parsley, garlic, pepper, and salt. Cover tightly with a lid and shake for a couple of minutes.
2. Add crumbled feta cheese and mix well, then add sliced olives.
3. In a large bowl, add beans, tomatoes, spinach.
4. Top with dressing and mix thoroughly.
This light and refreshing salad contains fiber, protein, and veggies to make it a filling dish. I hope you enjoy it! Comment below if you try this recipe and let us know what you think! Please share this recipe if you enjoyed it, using the links below!