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Mediterranean Bliss Salad

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.
4
20 min
TOTAL TIME
1139
CALORIES
$3.47
PER SERVING
Mediterranean Bliss Salad
Directions
START WITH
20 min
PREP TIME
20 min
TOTAL TIME
1
In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, black beans, parsley, mint, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
MAIN
1
In a large bowl, combine the halved cherry tomatoes, diced avocados, sliced cucumber, diced red onion, crumbled feta cheese, and halved Kalamata olives.
2
In a separate, small bowl, whisk together jalapeno, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, ground cumin, and paprika until well blended.
DRESSING
2
In a small bowl, whisk together the basil pesto and lemon juice.
3
Pour the dressing over the chickpea mixture and toss gently to coat everything evenly.
FINAL
3
Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine.
4
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Adjust the seasoning if necessary.
4
Season the salad with salt and pepper to taste, adjusting as needed.
5
Allow the salad to rest for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator before serving, for the flavors to meld together.
5
Serve the salad immediately, or refrigerate for an hour before serving to allow the flavors to mingle.
Health Info
Macros
197g
CARBS
50g
FAT
66g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
GLUTEN FREE
LACTOSE FREE
MEDITERRANEAN
VEGETARIAN
Contains these allergens
MILK
TREE NUTS
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