Quick Mediterranean Chickpea Feta Salad Bowl You'll Adore ✨🍋
Ingredients:
Base:
1 cup / 185g cooked quinoa or brown rice (or mixed greens)
Bowl Toppings:
1 can (15 oz / 425g) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 cup / 150g cherry tomatoes, halved
1 English cucumber, diced
1/2 red bell pepper, diced
1/4 cup / 40g red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup / 35g Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
1/4 cup / 35g crumbled feta cheese (use plant-based if preferred)
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Lemon Tahini Dressing:
1/4 cup / 60g tahini
1/4 cup / 60ml water
3 tbsp / 45ml lemon juice
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 tsp salt
Pinch of black pepper
Directions:
1. Prepare your base if needed (cook quinoa/rice) and let it cool slightly.
2. Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, water, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy. Add more water, 1 teaspoon at a time, if needed to reach desired consistency.
3. Assemble the bowls: Divide the base (quinoa, rice, or greens) among serving bowls.
4. Arrange the toppings over the base: Add chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, and Kalamata olives to each bowl.
5. Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the toppings.
6. Drizzle generously with the lemon tahini dressing.
7. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley.
8. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Recipe Information:
Preparation Time: 15 mins | Cooking Time: 0 mins (if base is pre-cooked) | Total Time: 15 mins | Calories per Serving: Approx. 450 | Number of Servings: 2
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