Greek Marinated Chickpea Salad

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: tofu feta

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Tofu feta provides a dairy-free option while ricotta is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has similar health benefits, while canola oil is more budget-friendly.

Shake Dressing in a jar.

Place chickpeas in a microwaveable bowl. Toss with half the Dressing.

Microwave 1 1/2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds, until warmed through.

Set aside 20 minutes to marinate (warm chickpeas = absorbs flavour).

Mix ingredients for Quick Pickled Onion in a bowl, set aside 30 minutes until onion is wilted. Drain.

Speedy option: microwave for 2 minutes until hot, cool 10 minutes then use.

Place spinach in a big bowl, add marinated chickpeas (including all residual Dressing in the bowl). Add tomatoes, pickled onion and peppers, if using.

Pour over remaining Dressing, toss well. Transfer to serving plate, crumble over feta, serve!

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