Discover the Ultimate Protein-Packed Feta-Dill Salad

Salads are one of those things that you know in your head are good for you because they generally have lots of healthy ingredients, but in your heart they just might not be cutting it to keep you full, provide lasting energy, or become the healthy choice you look forward to. In your quest to find a salad that is protein-packed, has the right levels of flavor and crunch, and has a dressing made with healthy, anti-inflammatory ingredients- look no further! 

Ingredients for a Protein-Packed Salad

This Feta-Dill salad contains just the right ingredients like feta, dill, chickpeas, red wine vinegar, and lemon zest, mixed in just the right way to help you increase your vegetable intake, hit your protein and fiber goals, and satisfy savory cravings. This crunchy and citrusy salad boasts almost 25 grams of protein per serving (without the added meat) and 14 grams of fiber per serving.

Step-by-Step Preparation Tips

• Finely chop your vegetables. Bite-sized vegetables just seem to be more appealing and satisfying when mixed together in one big bowl! I find that no matter the salad I’m making at home, it’s easier to enjoy when chunky vegetables are chopped into itty bitty pieces. 

• Coat your vegetables with the feta mixture before you drizzle your dressing. The great thing about this salad is that every bite gets covered with not only the feta spread, but with the light vinegar-y dressing as well. Mixing the feta into your vegetables before adding the dressing makes each bite of this salad tangy and creamy. 

Customizing Your Feta-Dill Salad

Make it your own. Substitute any of the above salad ingredients for your favorite vegetables. Replace the radishes for kalamata olives to give this salad a mediterranean feel, or include bell peppers for some extra vitamin C and crunchiness.The great thing about salads is that you get to choose which vegetables to add, making it a salad you will actually eat. 

Perfect for Any Occasion: Work Lunch or Poolside Snack

If your goal is to increase your vegetable intake, maintain steady energy throughout the day, and leave your meal full and satiated,  this is the perfect salad for you. Packed with vegetables and beans that are full of nutrients and fiber combined with some tangy lemon-dill-feta action, this salad is bound to become a work-lunch favorite or a poolside essential this summer. 

Share Your Salad Creations!

We'd love to see how you make this recipe your own. Share your customized feta-dill salad creations in the comments below and don’t forget to include your photos!

Recipe Credit

This salad recipe is adapted from @graceelkus on Instagram.

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