Middle Eastern Feta Salad
Prep
15 mins
Cook
0 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This is one of my favorite quick weeknight meals because it comes together in just fifteen minutes with zero cooking required. I love how the creamy feta contrasts with crisp vegetables and tangy pomegranate seeds, all brought together by a simple lemon and olive oil dressing. The chickpeas pack serious protein and fiber, making this salad genuinely filling and nutritious without any fuss. It's also incredibly budget friendly since most of these ingredients are pantry staples. Whether you're meal prepping for the week or need something fresh and satisfying on a busy evening, this Middle Eastern inspired salad delivers every single time.
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Ingredients
- 400feta cheese
- 200mixed greens
- 250chickpeas
- 1red onion
- 1cucumber
- 50 mllemon juice
- 100 mlolive oil
- 1 gsalt
- 1 gblack pepper
- 150pomegranate seeds
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Instructions
- 1
Crush the chickpeas in a food processor until they are coarsely chopped.
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, feta cheese, and chickpeas.
- 3
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
Tip: Adjust to taste.
- 4
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- 5
Sprinkle the pomegranate seeds over the top of the salad and serve.
- 6
Garnish with additional pomegranate seeds and lemon wedges, if desired.
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