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Mediterranean Bliss Salad

Name: Mediterranean Bliss Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 2 (15 oz) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed; 2 (15 oz) cans black beans, drained and rinsed; 1/2 cup fresh mint, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 3/4 cup red onion, diced; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon paprika; 4 tablespoons apple cider vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 large jalapeno, finely chopped; salt and pepper, to taste; 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled; 1/3 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved; 2 avocados, diced; 1 cucumber, sliced; 1/3 cup red onion, diced; 1/4 cup basil pesto; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; Salt and pepper to taste; 1 pound mixed-color cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 1/2 cup olive oil; 3/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

A vibrant Mediterranean salad bursting with fresh flavors of red and yellow cherry tomatoes, avocado, and cucumber, enlivened with a basil pesto dressing. An addition of feta cheese and Kalamata olives brings an extra burst of flavor. This makes for a great light lunch or a crowd-pleasing side dish.

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20 min

TOTAL TIME

1161

CALORIES

$3.42

PER SERVING

Directions

START WITH

20 min

PREP TIME

20 min

TOTAL TIME

In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, black beans, parsley, mint, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.

MAIN

In a large bowl, combine the halved cherry tomatoes, diced avocados, sliced cucumber, diced red onion, crumbled feta cheese, and halved Kalamata olives.

In a separate, small bowl, whisk together jalapeno, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, ground cumin, and paprika until well blended.

DRESSING

In a small bowl, whisk together the basil pesto and lemon juice.

Pour the dressing over the chickpea mixture and toss gently to coat everything evenly.

FINAL

Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine.

Season with salt and pepper to taste. Adjust the seasoning if necessary.

Season the salad with salt and pepper to taste, adjusting as needed.

Allow the salad to rest for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator before serving, for the flavors to meld together.

Serve the salad immediately, or refrigerate for an hour before serving to allow the flavors to mingle.

Health Info

Macros

197g