Description
A refreshing and satisfying Chickpea Salad Wrap with a zesty Lemon Dressing, perfect for a healthy and quick meal. Packed with protein and fiber, this vegetarian wrap is bursting with Mediterranean flavors.
Ingredients
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Main Salad:
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
- 1/2 cup diced cucumber
- 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
Lemon Dressing:
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
To Serve:
- 4 large lettuce leaves or whole grain wraps
Instructions
- Main Salad: In a large bowl, mash half of the chickpeas lightly with a fork, leaving some whole for texture. Add cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, parsley, dill, and feta cheese.
- Lemon Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the chickpea mixture and toss gently to coat.
- Spoon the salad into large lettuce leaves or whole grain wraps.
- Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes before serving for extra flavor.
Notes
- For added protein, mix in grilled chicken or cooked quinoa.
- You can also swap feta for goat cheese or skip it for a dairy-free version.
- This salad also works great over greens or in a pita.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
