Olive and Orange Salad

This Olive and Orange Salad is a refreshing Moroccan-inspired dish that combines the brininess of olives with the sweet zest of oranges, creating a delightful balance of flavors. Packed with high protein ingredients, it's perfect as a light meal or an elegant side salad.

Ingredients

• Arugula - 100 grams
• Navel orange - 1 medium, peeled and segmented
• Kalamata olives - 50 grams, pitted and sliced
• Feta cheese - 50 grams, crumbled
• Chickpeas - 100 grams, cooked
• Red onion - 1 small, thinly sliced
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Cumin - 1/2 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. In a large bowl, combine the arugula, orange segments, sliced Kalamata olives, crumbled feta cheese, cooked chickpeas, thinly sliced red onion, and chopped parsley.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, cumin, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
3. Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss to combine all ingredients evenly.
4. Serve immediately, garnished with additional parsley if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 15 g
• Carbs: 30 g
• Fiber: 8 g
• Sugar: 6 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 25 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein from chickpeas and feta cheese, supporting muscle health.
• Rich in antioxidants and vitamins from oranges and parsley, promoting overall wellness.

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