High Protein Edamame Artichoke Salad
Description
This high protein edamame artichoke salad is a fresh, satisfying meal packed with plant-based protein, fiber-rich chickpeas, creamy avocado, tangy marinated artichokes, feta cheese, and crunchy pumpkin seeds. Ready in just 10 minutes with minimal prep, it's an easy healthy lunch, light dinner, or meal prep salad that keeps you feeling full and energized.
Ingredients
Salad
- 1 can (400 g) chickpeas drained and rinsed
- 120 g edamame shelled
- 2 stalks celery diced
- ½ large cucumber diced
- 1 small avocado diced
- 100 g marinated artichoke hearts chopped
- 12 Nocellara olives pitted and diced
- 2 tbsp capers chopped
- 100 g feta cheese crumbled
- 3 tbsp pumpkin seeds roasted
- 1 tbsp fresh coriander finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh dill or basil finely chopped
Dressing
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- ¼ tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 pinch salt or to taste
- 1 pinch black pepper or to taste
Instructions
Prepare the Ingredients
- Place the edamame in a heatproof mug or bowl and cover with boiling water. Let stand for 5 minutes, then drain well.
- Meanwhile, whisk together the olive oil, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is well combined.
Assemble the Salad
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chickpeas, edamame, celery, cucumber, avocado, artichoke hearts, olives, capers, feta cheese, pumpkin seeds, coriander, and dill or basil.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until evenly coated.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and black pepper if needed. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For meal prep, store the dressing separately and add just before serving.
- Add the avocado immediately before serving to prevent browning.
- Roasted pumpkin seeds add extra crunch and protein, but sunflower seeds can also be used.