Feta and Chickpea Salad
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
2 servings
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Calories
392 kcal
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Course
Salad
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Feta and Chickpea Salad
Description
The Feta and Chickpea Salad combines peppery arugula with juicy, lightly cooked apricot slices, which are briefly warmed in a dry pan to enhance their natural sweetness. The inclusion of canned chickpeas provides a firm and creamy body to the salad, while the crumbled feta cheese adds a salty tang. The dressing of olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, sea salt, and pepper brings all the elements together with a mustardy sharpness and acidity that complements the sweetness of the fruit.
The salad is served by dressing the arugula first, then topping it with chickpeas, cooked apricot, and feta, creating layers of flavors and textures. This makes it suitable for a light lunch or as a side for grilled meats or seafood.
Original notes suggest substituting peaches for apricots or swapping chickpeas with other beans like cannellini or butter beans. Adding prawns or chicken can increase its protein content, and alternative dressings like creamy tahini or swapping feta for goat cheese or Parmesan shavings offer variations to suit personal preferences.
Ingredients
- 2 apricot stone taken out and sliced
- 120 g arugula aka rocket
- 240 g chickpeas drained and rinsed
- 60 g feta cheese crumbled
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 pinch sea salt
- 1 pinch black pepper
Instructions
- Heat a non stick frying pan (without oil) and add 2 Apricot and cook for 30 seconds each side.
- Put 2 tablespoon Olive oil, 2 tablespoon Red wine vinegar, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard and 1 pinch Sea salt and ground black pepper into a large bowl and mix well.
- Add 120 g Rocket (arugula) and stir. Divide the dressed leaves between 2 smaller bowls.
- Add 240 g Chickpeas, cooked apricots and sprinkle over 60 g Feta.
Notes
- Peaches can replace apricots if preferred for a similar sweet flavor.
- You may substitute chickpeas with cannellini or butter beans depending on availability.
- Adding cooked prawns or chicken can enhance the protein and make it more filling.
- Try swapping the dressing for a creamy tahini-based one for a different flavor profile.
- Feta cheese can be substituted with goat cheese or Parmesan shavings for variety.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 392 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1portion | |
| Calories | 392kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 27mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 409mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 680mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 11g | 44% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 2257IU | 45% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 303mg | 30% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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