Ingredients:

  • 4 cups mixed salad greens (e.g., arugula, spinach, romaine)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ½ cup cucumber, diced
  • ½ cup cooked chickpeas, drained
  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
  • ½ cup shelled pistachios, roughly chopped
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon honey (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

  1. Wash and dry the salad greens thoroughly.
  2. Halve the cherry tomatoes and dice the cucumber.
  3. Drain and rinse the chickpeas if using canned.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, add the salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, chickpeas, crumbled feta, and chopped pistachios. Gently toss to combine.
  5. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey (if using), salt, and pepper until well combined.
  6. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to ensure even coating of ingredients.
  7. Transfer to serving plates or bowls and enjoy immediately.