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Mediterranean Cabbage Chickpea Crunch Salad Recipe

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A refreshing, protein-rich salad combining crisp cabbage, savory chickpeas, and zesty Mediterranean flavors. Perfect as a main course or side, this no-cook meal is ideal for meal prep, offering bold texture contrasts and vibrant, healthful ingredients that hold up beautifully.

  • Total Time: 20
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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4 cups shredded green cabbage
1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 medium cucumber, diced
1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Shred cabbage using a julienne or shredding tool
Drain and rinse chickpeas, patting dry
Dice cucumber and thinly slice red onion
Chop fresh parsley
In a large bowl, combine cabbage, chickpeas, cucumber, and red onion
In a separate jar, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper to taste
Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat, then stir in fresh parsley
Adjust seasoning as needed

Notes

For extra crunch, store dressing separately in an airtight container and add just before serving
Try substituting purple cabbage for a colorful twist
Meal prep tip: Add dressing immediately and store in the fridge for up to 3 days

  • Author: Zoey
  • Prep Time: 20
  • Category: Mediterranean Table
  • Method: Raw
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 21g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 10g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg