Mediterranean Supper Salad (Print Version)

A vibrant blend of Mediterranean vegetables, chickpeas, feta, and zesty dressing ready in 30 minutes.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 large English cucumber, diced
02 - 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
03 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
04 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
05 - 4 cups mixed salad greens (arugula, baby spinach)

→ Protein

06 - 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
07 - 4 oz feta cheese, crumbled

→ Grains (optional)

08 - 1 cup cooked quinoa or couscous

→ Dressing

09 - 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
10 - 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
11 - 1 clove garlic, minced
12 - 1 tsp dried oregano
13 - 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
14 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Garnishes

15 - 1/3 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
16 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
17 - Lemon wedges (to serve)

# How to Prepare:

01 - In a large salad bowl, combine the cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, red onion, and mixed greens.
02 - Add chickpeas and cooked quinoa or couscous if using; toss gently to combine.
03 - Whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, dried oregano, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
04 - Pour the dressing over the salad and toss thoroughly to coat all ingredients evenly.
05 - Top the salad with crumbled feta, Kalamata olives, and freshly chopped parsley.
06 - Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in 30 minutes but tastes like you spent all afternoon on it.
  • Chickpeas make it filling enough to be dinner, not just a side dish.
  • The dressing comes together while you chop, so there's no waiting around.
02 -
  • Rinse your chickpeas thoroughly or they'll make the dressing turn cloudy and starchy instead of silky.
  • Dress the salad right before eating or the greens will wilt and the tomatoes will turn it into soup.
03 -
  • Pat your greens dry before putting them in the bowl or the water will dilute your dressing.
  • Make the dressing first so it has time to sit while you're chopping vegetables; the flavors marry beautifully.

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