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Mediterranean Chickpea Power Salad

  • Writer: Dr. Jessica Bacon
    Dr. Jessica Bacon
  • Nov 12, 2025
  • 2 min read

Updated: Dec 24, 2025


A vibrant Mediterranean chickpea salad sits in a light ceramic bowl on a cream background. The dish features chickpeas, crisp cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and bell pepper, garnished with parsley, mint, and crumbled feta, and finished with a drizzle of olive oil and lemon juice. The bright greens, reds, and gold tones reflect a fresh, nutrient-rich, and heart-healthy Mediterranean-style meal that embodies the Phoenix Life™ focus on balance and renewal.

A bright, refreshing, protein-packed bowl keeping things simple, whole, and full of flavor.


Need a Break From “What Do I Eat?”

If you’ve ever stood in front of the fridge thinking, “I want something healthy… but also fast… and also not boring,” this is your salad.

This bowl is:

• quick

• vibrant

• nutrient-packed

• full of real-food energy

 

Why This Salad Hits the Spot

This recipe is built on real-food power ingredients that give you steady, feel-good energy.

 

Ingredients (Make 4 Servings 1 ½-2 cups per Serving)

♥ 2 cans chickpeas, drained + rinsed

♥ 1 large cucumber, diced

♥ 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved

♥ 1/2 red onion, finely chopped

♥ 1 bell pepper, diced

♥ 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped

♥ 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped (optional)

♥ 3 tbsp olive oil

♥ 2–3 tbsp lemon juice

♥ 1/2 tsp sea salt

♥ Black pepper to taste

♥ Optional: feta or olives

 

Instructions

1. Prep your veggies.

2. Combine chickpeas, cucumber, tomatoes, onion, and pepper.

3. Add herbs.

4. Dress with olive oil, lemon, salt, and pepper.

5. Toss and adjust seasoning.

 

Approximate Nutrition (Per Serving)

Calories: ~290  Protein: ~11 g  Carbs: ~33 g  Fat: ~12 g

Saturated Fat: ~ 1.5 g  Unsaturated Fat: ~ 10.5 g

 

Set the Vibe

Bright, crisp, and full of “I feel good already” energy.  Allow the fresh ingredients of this salad to energize your mind and body with whole food power that nourishes inside and out.  Simple is powerful.

 

Share Your Moment & Inspire Someone Else’s

Your win is a celebration of your progress and the spark someone else doesn't know they need — yet. Share a photo of your bowl or a quick note about your favorite part. Then look for it on the Phoenix Family Inspiration Page. 


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