Mediterranean Chickpea Salad | Healthy, Fresh & Easy Recipe

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Zesty Mediterranean Chickpea Salad for Women Over 30 — Anti-Inflammatory & Hormone-Happy Power Bowl

🥗 Zesty Mediterranean Chickpea Salad for Women Over 30 — Anti-Inflammatory, Hormone-Happy & Full of Flavor

✨ Your Glow-Up in a Bowl: A Power Salad for Hormone Balance, Skin Health, and Gut Support

Mediterranean Chickpea Salad with tomatoes, cucumbers, feta cheese, and fresh herbs

This isn’t just a salad — it’s your glow-up in a bowl. Packed with anti-inflammatory ingredients, hormone-balancing nutrients, and gut-loving fiber, this Mediterranean Chickpea Salad was crafted with women over 30 in mind. 🌿💖 Whether you're powering through a workday or recovering post-workout, it’s clean, quick, and designed to help you thrive from the inside out.

🛒 Ingredients for Radiance:

  • 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained & rinsed 🌟
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 🍅
  • 1 crisp cucumber, diced 🥒
  • ¼ red onion, finely chopped 🧅
  • ¼ cup Kalamata olives, sliced 🫒
  • ¼ cup crumbled feta (or plant-based alternative) 🧀 (optional for vegan)
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley 🌿

🫙 The Glow-Up Dressing:

  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 🫒
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice 🍋
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar 🍷
  • 1 garlic clove, minced 🧄
  • ½ tsp dried oregano 🌿
  • Salt & pepper to taste 🧂

✅ How to Build Your Power Bowl:

  1. Combine chickpeas, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, olives, feta, and parsley in a large bowl 🥗
  2. Whisk the dressing ingredients until smooth and emulsified 🌀
  3. Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss until everything’s glowing with flavor ✨
  4. Chill in the fridge for 10–15 minutes for max flavor magic ❄️

👑 Glow-Up Bonus Add-Ins:

Want to turn this into a full-on Hormone-Happy Power Bowl? Try one (or more) of these:

  • Grilled chicken strips 🍗
  • Avocado for healthy fats 🥑
  • Cooked quinoa for whole-grain energy 🍚
  • Microgreens for added antioxidants 🌱

💡 Why This Bowl Works for Your Health:

  • Chickpeas: Plant-based protein + fiber = full & satisfied
  • Olive oil & lemon: Anti-inflammatory, heart-healthy fats
  • Parsley: Naturally detoxifying & rich in vitamin C

🛠️ Kitchen Tools I Love for This Recipe:

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