Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup chopped lettuce
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cucumber, diced
- 1/4 bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1/4 cup cooked quinoa
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine all the chopped vegetables, feta cheese, chickpeas, and quinoa. Make sure to mix and layer them nicely to create an attractive salad.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to combine, ensuring all ingredients are evenly coated.
- Serve immediately and enjoy for the best freshness.
Notes
Chop vegetables uniformly for better mixing. Serve immediately for optimal freshness. Consider adding a dollop of Greek yogurt to the dressing for creaminess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg