Greek Baby Spinach and Chickpea Salad

This Greek Baby Spinach and Chickpea Salad is a healthy salad that is packed with flavour and so simple to make.

Cuisine: BRAAI TIME – HEALTHY SIDE DISHES
Cook Time:15 – 20 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp. fresh dill, chopped
• ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 lemon, juiced
• ¼ tsp. sea salt
• ¼ tsp. black pepper
• 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• ½  (150g) cucumber, diced
• 1 medium tomato, diced
• 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
• 4 cups baby spinach leaves, stems removed (or kale leaves, finely sliced)
• 1 round low-fat feta cheese, crumbled

Instructions

1. In a jar combine dill, olive oil, lemon juice, sea salt and black pepper. Put a lid on it, shake well. Set aside.
2. In a large salad bowl, combine chickpeas, cucumber, tomatoes, yellow pepper and spinach.
3. Add allowed amount of dressing and toss well.
4. Divide between bowls and top with feta. 

TAKE NOTE

• 1 serving of this recipe will count as 1 starch exchange. So, preferably do not add additional starch when serving this dish. Rather serve with protein and add more vegetables when needed. 
• This recipe is also higher in fat (even though its healthy fats), so be mindful of extra fats added and avoid serving it with a fattier meat or additional dressings.