This no-cook lunch is quick, nutritious, vegetarian, and adaptable for vegan diets by omitting feta cheese. It requires no heating and can be prepared in under 10 minutes.
No-Cook Mediterranean Chickpea Salad Wrap
Ingredients:
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
- 1/2 cucumber, diced
- 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional for vegan)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 4 large whole wheat or spinach wraps
- 1 cup baby spinach or mixed greens
Directions:
- In a large bowl, combine the chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, feta cheese (if using), and parsley.
- Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice over the mixture, then sprinkle oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Toss gently until all ingredients are evenly coated.
- Lay out each wrap on a flat surface. Place a handful of baby spinach or mixed greens onto each wrap.
- Spoon the chickpea salad mixture evenly over the greens.
- Fold the sides of the wrap inwards and roll tightly from the bottom up to form a wrap.
- Cut in half if desired and serve immediately.
Nutrition Information (per serving, makes 4 servings):
- Calories: ~320 kcal
- Protein: 11 g
- Fat: 14 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 9 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
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