Heart Healthy Mediterranean Chopped Salad Recipe

               
Make your taste buds come alive with this zesty and vibrant Mediterranean-inspired salad recipe. Crispy roasted chickpeas, tangy feta cheese, fresh vegetables and a bold spice blend make this recipe a richly flavorful and satisfying dish.
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Ingredients
Recipe yields 4 servings
4 cups fresh arugula or romaine lettuce
1/4 cup crumbled fat-free feta cheese
1/2 cup no salt added chickpeas, drained, rinsed and dried
4 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided
1 1/2 Tbsp za'atar spice, divided
1 cup rainbow heirloom tomatoes, sliced in half
1 cup diced red bell pepper
1 medium English cucumber, sliced and quartered
1/2 cup pitted green olives, roughly chopped
1 Tbsp olive brine
1/2 Tbsp ground sumac
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
1/4 tsp Kosher salt
1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup unsalted sliced almonds, toasted
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Directions
Step 1

Set an oven rack in the middle of the oven. Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. In a small mixing bowl, toss the chickpeas with ½ tablespoon olive oil, ¼ tsp salt together and black pepper. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet and spread into a single layer. Place on the center oven rack and roast until golden and crisp, about 15 to 20 minutes, until light golden brown. Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly. Toss with another ½ Tbsp olive oil and ½ tablespoon of za’atar. Set aside.

Step 2

Toss together the tomatoes, red pepper, cucumber and olives in a large salad bowl.

Step 3

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive brine, 3 tablespoons olive oil, lemon juice, sumac and ¼ teaspoon salt.

Step 4

Lightly coat the vegetables with the dressing. Toss the vegetables with most of the feta and chickpeas. Add the arugula and toss to combine. Top with the remaining feta and chickpeas.

Step 5

Sprinkle each serving with toasted almonds and remaining za’atar. Drizzle with additional dressing if desired.

Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 292
Make this for: Gluten Free
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Nutrition facts
Serving Size: 1 cup
Per serving:
calories:292
total fat:24g
sat fat:5g
cholesterol:17mg
sodium:527mg
total carb:15g
fibers:4g
sugars:5g
proteins:7g

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Heart Healthy Mediterranean Chopped Salad Recipe

Ingredients
Recipe yields 4 servings
4 cups fresh arugula or romaine lettuce
1/4 cup crumbled fat-free feta cheese
1/2 cup no salt added chickpeas, drained, rinsed and dried
4 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided
1 1/2 Tbsp za'atar spice, divided
1 cup rainbow heirloom tomatoes, sliced in half
1 cup diced red bell pepper
1 medium English cucumber, sliced and quartered
1/2 cup pitted green olives, roughly chopped
1 Tbsp olive brine
1/2 Tbsp ground sumac
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
1/4 tsp Kosher salt
1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup unsalted sliced almonds, toasted
Directions
Step 1

Set an oven rack in the middle of the oven. Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. In a small mixing bowl, toss the chickpeas with ½ tablespoon olive oil, ¼ tsp salt together and black pepper. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet and spread into a single layer. Place on the center oven rack and roast until golden and crisp, about 15 to 20 minutes, until light golden brown. Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly. Toss with another ½ Tbsp olive oil and ½ tablespoon of za’atar. Set aside.

Step 2

Toss together the tomatoes, red pepper, cucumber and olives in a large salad bowl.

Step 3

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive brine, 3 tablespoons olive oil, lemon juice, sumac and ¼ teaspoon salt.

Step 4

Lightly coat the vegetables with the dressing. Toss the vegetables with most of the feta and chickpeas. Add the arugula and toss to combine. Top with the remaining feta and chickpeas.

Step 5

Sprinkle each serving with toasted almonds and remaining za’atar. Drizzle with additional dressing if desired.

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