High Protein Cava Greek Salad

Elevate your salad game with this High Protein Cava Greek Salad, a vibrant and nutrient-packed twist on the classic Mediterranean favorite. Featuring protein-loaded chickpeas and fluffy quinoa, this refreshing dish is studded with tangy Kalamata olives, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and creamy crumbled feta cheese. Tossed in a zesty lemon-oregano dressing and garnished with fresh parsley, this salad delivers bold flavors and wholesome goodness in every bite. Ready in just 15 minutes, it's the perfect quick and healthy lunch, side dish, or meal prep option. Whether you're seeking a high-protein vegetarian recipe or a crowd-pleasing Mediterranean salad, this dish is sure to impress your taste buds and fuel your day!

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 can (15 oz), drained and rinsed chickpeas
• 1 cup, cooked quinoa
• 1 cup, halved cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium, diced cucumber
• 0.5 cup, pitted and sliced Kalamata olives
• 0.5 medium, thinly sliced red onion
• 0.5 cup, crumbled feta cheese
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon, freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the chickpeas, cooked quinoa, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, Kalamata olives, red onion, and feta cheese.

Step 2

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 3

Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss to combine, ensuring everything is well-coated.

Step 4

Sprinkle the salad with fresh parsley for garnish.

Step 5

Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1293.9 grams (1293.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2218

Total Fat 110.20g	141%
Saturated Fat 20.50g	102%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.50g
Cholesterol 67mg	22%
Sodium 4696mg	204%
Total Carbohydrate 239.70g	87%
Dietary Fiber 44.50g	159%
Total Sugars 31.30g
Protein 75.70g	151%

Vitamin D 12IU	60%
Calcium 799mg	61%
Iron 23mg	129%
Potassium 2263mg	48%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 44.0%

Protein: 13.4%

Carbs: 42.5%