This is the salad dreams are made of... Simple, fresh, hearty and packed with all the best Mediterranean flavors. Plus it's super easy to assemble, adaptable to tastes and perfect for any occasion -- lunch, dinner, meal prep or feeding a crowd.
For the Greek Chickpea Salad with spinach and quinoa, read on!
By now you know we love a good Greek Salad!
All year long we make our Greek Chickpea Salad which is simple, fresh and packed with all the best Mediterranean flavors.
So many of you have been making this salad too and sharing how versatile it is. You can add or skip ingredients based on what you have in the house and it still tastes great!
So here I’m showing you one of my go to adaptations. I simply added spinach and quinoa to make it heartier and even more satisfying.
It is all my favorite flavors and it’s super easy to whip up!
It’s just 10 real, whole food ingredients all tossed in the yummiest Lemony Vinaigrette
The basics…
canned chickpeas
cucumbers
cherry tomatoes
red onion
yellow pepper
kalamata olives
creamy feta
and fresh parsley
all tossed in a yummy Lemony Vinaigrette.
The adds ons…
fresh baby spinach
and quinoa.
Savory, a touch tangy and DELISH!
Super easy to make, it makes a large quantity so perfect for a party or meal prep.
And it’s hearty so it stays fresh for days… if you want it to be super fresh, add in the spinach and quinoa when ready to serve!
Hope you love it as much as we do!
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Scroll down for recipe and leave me a comment if you try it.
Simple, fresh, hearty and packed with all the best Mediterranean flavors! Perfect for any occasion -- light meal, as a side dish or served alongside brunch. Makes a large quantity and stays fresh for days.
In a liquid measuring cup or small bowl, whisk all ingredients until well combined. Set aside. Note any extra dressing saves well in the refrigerator for several days in a sealed jar.
Basic Greek Chickpea Salad
Place all ingredients except parsley in a large bowl. Pour dressing over salad to taste and toss to combine. Stir in parsley.
Adding in Spinach and quinoa
Option 1: Add the entire amount of spinach and quinoa to the salad, toss to combine and enjoy! The spinach stays fresh and doesn't wilt for about a day or two.
Option 2: If only eating half the salad at a time, divide the salad in 1/2 (approximately 3 cups) and add 1 cup quinoa and 1 cup spinach, toss to combine and serve. Save the second half of the salad in a sealed container in the refrigerator and add the second cup of spinach and quinoa when ready to serve so that it's super fresh!
Great recipe Karen! I’m trying it out for my work lunches this week. Easy & looks delicious & I appreciate the dressing recipe to go with it! Thank you!
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Seriously the most amazing salad. Easy to make and super delicious. Will be go to salad from now on.
Thanks Andrea! So happy you love it as much as we do!
Ok so just made this for the third time and like the last two times it was all gone!! Seriously delicious and seriously simple.
Love it! Happy you love it as much as we do!
Great recipe Karen! I’m trying it out for my work lunches this week. Easy & looks delicious & I appreciate the dressing recipe to go with it! Thank you!
Thanks Lisa! Hope you love it as much as we do!
Absolutely delicious and filling. So fresh and clean, this will be a go to from now on.
So happy you love it! Thank you!