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Got 5 minutes to spare? Whip up this healthy and delicious Spinach, Mozzarella, Tomato, and Chickpea Salad!
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Spinach, Mozzarella, Tomato and Chickpea Salad

Craving healthy lunch ideas? This Quick & Easy Spinach, Mozzarella, Tomato, & Chickpea Salad, will keep you energized all afternoon long!
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Entree, Lunch, Salad
Cuisine: Gluten Free, Grain Free, Low Carb, Low FODMAP, Mediterranean, MIND Diet, Vegetarian
Keyword: easy lunch, healthy lunch, spinach salad
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 508kcal
Author: EA Stewart, RD | Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

Ingredients

  • 6 ounces fresh mozzarella balls drained and quartered
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes sliced in half
  • 1 cup no-salt-added canned chickpeas rinsed and drained
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons white balsamic vinegar or your favorite vinegar
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • Freshly ground pepper to taste
  • 12 ounces fresh baby spinach
  • Optional 1 teaspoon dried oregano

Instructions

  • Combine mozzarella balls*, tomatoes, and chickpeas in a medium bowl. Add olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper, plus optional oregano if desired.
  • Divide spinach into 2 or 4 plates, top with mozzarella, tomato, and chickpea mixture.

Notes

Serving Size & Nutrition: Makes 2 entree size servings or 4 side dish servings. Nutrition information is for entree size.
Vegan Option: Omit the mozzarella cheese and top with 2 tablespoons pine nuts or other nuts or seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 508kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 67mg | Sodium: 828mg | Potassium: 1415mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 16889IU | Vitamin C: 66mg | Calcium: 646mg | Iron: 8mg