Description
Quick, healthy, and satisfying lunch salad packed with fresh ingredients and Mediterranean flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup mixed greens (spinach, arugula, lettuce)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup avocado, diced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber and avocado, and thinly slice the red onion.
- In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, chickpeas, and avocado.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine.
- Crumble the feta cheese over the top. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Make Ahead: Prepare vegetables and dressing ahead; toss just before serving.
- Vegan Option: Omit feta or substitute with vegan feta.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Raw
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Salad
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: lunch salad, healthy salad, mediterranean salad, quick salad, easy salad, feta, avocado, chickpeas