Mediterranean Mezze Salad

This Mediterranean Mezze Salad is a colourful and flavourful side dish to add to any table. It combines roasted peppers, artichokes, chickpeas, and quinoa, all finished with a lemon, garlic and parsley dressing. Perfect for a light lunch or a vibrant side dish.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Course Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine Mediterranean

Servings

Calories 413 kcal

Ingredients

Salad Ingredients:

Large handful of rocket leaves
2 red roasted peppers
1 cup artichoke hearts (about 175g)
½ cup quinoa (100g)
1 cup olives (180g)

Mediterranean chickpeas:

2 x 400g chickpeas (2 x 14oz)
2 tsp olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice
2 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp garlic powder
Salt & pepper

Dressing:

1½ tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar (or lemon juice)
1 tsp garlic powder
Handful of chopped fresh parsley (or more dried oregano)
Salt & pepper
1 tsp maple syrup optional

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 180C/350F.
To make the chickpeas, mix all the ingredients together and add to a baking tray. Bake for about 15-20 mins.
To make the quinoa, add to a pan with 1 cup (250ml) of cold water and bring to the boil. Cover and simmer for 12-14 mins, until all the water is absorbed. Leave to cool slightly.
To make the dressing, mix all the ingredients together.
Once the chickpeas and quinoa are ready, add them both to a large serving bowl. Chop the peppers and add them to the bowl with the rocket, artichokes, and olives. Pour over the dressing and mix well.

Notes

This will keep in a sealed tub in the fridge for up to 4 days.

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Nutrition

Calories: 413kcalCarbohydrates: 32.8gProtein: 9gFat: 28.4gSaturated Fat: 1.3gFiber: 7g

Keyword artichokes, mediterrean salad

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