Italian salad with cabbage and chickpeas. Only a few people know this recipe! Mediterranean diet.
Once you try this colorful Italian-style salad, you’ll want to make it every single day! Inspired by the Mediterranean, this dish is crisp, incredibly delicious, and takes only minutes to prepare.
Today, I’m sharing a recipe for a fantastic cabbage and chickpea salad. Thanks to a flavorful, herb-infused homemade dressing, even the simplest vegetables are transformed into a restaurant-quality dish. By combining fresh, crunchy ingredients with protein-rich chickpeas and soft mozzarella pearls, this salad strikes a perfect balance—it’s both refreshing and nutritious. It’s an excellent choice for a quick lunch, a wonderful side dish for dinner, or a simple meal you can prep ahead of time for the whole family!
The video includes subtitles; you can turn them on by clicking the [CC] icon in the top-right corner. INGREDIENTS:
Serves 3–5 people.
Salad ingredients 🥗:
White cabbage — 350 g (12.35 oz | 3.93 cups)
Cucumber — 1
Tomatoes — 200 g (7.05 oz | 1.11 cups)
Bell pepper — 1
Red onion — 1
Olives — 100 g (3.53 oz | 0.63 cups)
Mozzarella cheese — 100 g (3.53 oz | 0.89 cups)
Chickpeas (cooked) — 250 g (8.82 oz | 1.52 cups)
Parsley — 10 g (0.35 oz. | 0.17 cup)
Ingredients for the dressing 🌿:
Olive oil — 50 g (1.76 oz. | 3.38 tbsp | 54.3 ml)
Water — 20 g (0.71 oz. | 1.33 tbsp | 20 ml)
Whole-grain mustard — 1 tsp (0.18 oz. | 5 g | 5 ml)
Oregano
Turmeric
Red wine vinegar — 1 tbsp (0.5 oz. | 15 g | 15 ml)
Garlic — 1 clove
Honey — 15 g (0.53 oz. | 0.71 tbsp | 10.5 ml)
Salt
Pepper blend
📊 Nutritional information per 100g ✅
Calories ~ 98 kcal
Protein ~ 3.4 g
Fat ~ 6.1 g
Carbohydrates ~ 7.8 g
Fiber ~ 2.6 g
Thanks for watching! ❤️ Turn on notifications to be the first to see my new recipes!
🔔 If you enjoyed this video:
👍 Rate the video! Hit the like button!
💗 Subscribe to my channel!
✍️ Leave a comment!
📣 Share this video with your friends on social media!
All the best, Katarina 💖
🌿 🍁 I am not a doctor or a medical professional. All content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical or nutritional advice. Please consult a professional before starting any new diet.