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Spinach Chickpea Salad


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  • Author: Lexi
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Spinach Chickpea Salad is quick and easy to make, with 6 main ingredients and a zesty lemon cumin vinaigrette. It's simple, hearty, and perfect as a side salad or a light meal!


Ingredients

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Salad:

  • 5 ounces spinach, finely chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 1/2 cups cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 15 ounce can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (can use vegan feta)
  • 1 medium avocado, diced

Lemon Cumin Vinaigrette:

  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon honey (or agave/maple syrup)
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

  1. Add all vinaigrette ingredients to a small bowl and whisk to combine. Set aside.
  2. Toss together chopped spinach, tomatoes, cucumbers, parsley, chickpeas, avocado and feta in a large serving bowl.
  3. Pour dressing over the top, tossing well to coat. Optional: top with more feta cheese before serving. 

Notes

Storage: If you're not eating this salad right away, we suggest storing the lemon cumin vinaigrette separately. If you are making for meal prep, it's best to prep the ingredients and wait to toss until just before serving so the spinach doesn't get too soggy. You'll also want to leave out the avocado until ready to serve, otherwise it will brown.

Spinach: We like to chop the spinach finely to make the salad much easier to eat. You can also sub spinach with arugula, baby kale or another green of choice.

Feta: Vegan or regular crumbled feta works great in this salad! Shaved parmesan or crumbled goat cheese would also be great options.

Make it a full meal: Consider adding in a protein, like baked tofu, grilled chicken or shrimp, etc. You can also add in ~1 cup of a cooked grain of your choice, like quinoa, brown rice, or farro. 

NOTE: If you add extra ingredients, you will want to increase the quantity of the vinaigrette. Double the recipe and add to taste. If you end up with leftovers, save it for your next salad or use as a marinade. 

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Salads
  • Method: No Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size:
  • Calories: 397
  • Sugar: 4.9 g
  • Sodium: 769.8 mg
  • Fat: 30.4 g
  • Carbohydrates: 25.8 g
  • Fiber: 9 g
  • Protein: 10.6 g