Description
Mediterranean-inspired chickpea blueberry salad delivers fresh Mediterranean flavors in a delightful protein-packed dish. Zesty herbs, tangy feta, and juicy blueberries combine to create a refreshing meal you’ll crave all summer long.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad Greens and Vegetables:
- 8 cups mixed salad greens (arugula or baby spinach)
- 4 cups finely sliced red cabbage
Protein and Fruits:
- 1 (19 ounces) can chickpeas
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- 1 cup dried cranberries or raisins
- 12 tablespoons hemp seeds
Tahini Maple Dressing:
- 4 tablespoons tahini
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Craft a velvety tahini maple dressing by whisking tahini, lemon juice, water, maple syrup, garlic powder, and sea salt in a mixing bowl until the consistency transforms into a silky, pourable emulsion.
- Adjust the liquid content gradually, incorporating additional water to achieve a creamy texture that cascades smoothly over the salad.
- Select your serving style: either create individual portions or prepare a communal salad platter using a large mixing vessel.
- Lay a foundation of mixed greens as the verdant base for your culinary creation.
- Distribute vibrant red cabbage ribbons across the greens, creating a stunning color contrast and adding crisp texture.
- Sprinkle dried cranberries or raisins to introduce a sweet, tangy dimension to the salad landscape.
- Generously scatter hemp seeds for a nutty undertone and nutritional boost.
- Gently fold chickpeas throughout the salad, providing substantial protein and earthy flavor.
- Crown the composition with a cascade of fresh blueberries, introducing bursts of juicy sweetness.
- Liberally drizzle the prepared tahini maple dressing over the entire salad, ensuring each ingredient is delicately coated.
- Serve immediately to preserve the salad’s vibrant freshness and dynamic textures.
Notes
- Whip up this protein-packed salad in just 15 minutes, perfect for quick, nutritious meals.
- Customize the salad by swapping dried cranberries with other dried fruits like chopped apricots or golden raisins.
- Hemp seeds provide an extra boost of omega-3 fatty acids and plant-based protein for added nutrition.
- Keep the dressing separately when meal prepping to maintain the salad’s crisp texture and prevent sogginess.
- Leftover salad can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days, but add fresh blueberries and dressing just before serving.
- Use fresh, local blueberries when in season for the most vibrant flavor and maximum nutritional benefits.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 327
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg