Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of Jersey Salad, a colorful mix of crisp vegetables and protein-packed chickpeas, all drizzled with a zesty dressing. This salad is perfect for summer gatherings or as a nutritious weekday meal. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s customizable to include your favorite seasonal ingredients. Enjoy this deliciously healthy dish that makes eating well a pleasure!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups mixed greens (spinach, arugula, romaine)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, sliced
- ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash all vegetables under running water and pat dry.
- Roughly chop mixed greens into bite-sized pieces and place in a large mixing bowl.
- Add halved cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, and thinly sliced red onion to the bowl.
- Incorporate the rinsed chickpeas for added texture and nutrition.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil and balsamic vinegar; season with salt and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently to coat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg