Mediterranean Chickpea Power Salad
- Dr. Jessica Bacon

- Nov 12
- 2 min read

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.
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