Mediterranean Supper Salad Bowl (Print Version)

Vibrant bowl with crisp vegetables, chickpeas, feta, and tangy lemon dressing.

# What You'll Need:

→ Salad Base

01 - 4 cups mixed greens (arugula, spinach, or romaine)
02 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
03 - 1 cucumber, diced
04 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
05 - ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
06 - 1 cup cooked chickpeas (or canned, rinsed and drained)
07 - ½ cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
08 - ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled

→ Lemon-Herb Dressing

09 - ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
10 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
11 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
12 - 1 garlic clove, minced
13 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
14 - ½ teaspoon sea salt
15 - ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Optional Toppings

16 - ¼ cup toasted pine nuts
17 - Fresh parsley, chopped

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper until well emulsified.
02 - In a large salad bowl, combine mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, chickpeas, and olives.
03 - Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
04 - Top with crumbled feta cheese, toasted pine nuts (if using), and fresh parsley.
05 - Serve immediately as a satisfying main course.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Everything comes together in under thirty minutes, perfect for those evenings when cooking feels like too much but takeout isnt quite right either
  • The combination of creamy feta, briny olives, and bright herbs hits every single flavor craving in one bowl
02 -
  • The red onion can be overwhelming if it is not sliced paper thin, so take your time with that step
  • Leftovers do keep decently overnight if you store the dressing separately, though the pine nuts will lose their crunch
03 -
  • Dry your greens thoroughly after washing or the dressing will slide right off instead of coating everything
  • Let the dressed salad sit for just five minutes before serving, the flavors need a moment to become friends