Spiced Middle Eastern Salad with Chickpeas

Spiced Middle Eastern Salad with Chickpeas A CIF Food Is Medicine salad inspired by Middle Eastern flavors with emphasis on Anti-Inflammatory, Mediterranean Pattern, Healthy Fats, Whole Grain, CIF Approved. Designed for Food Is Medicine programming with fiber-rich plants, lean proteins, healthy fats, herbs, spices, and lower-sodium flavor building. This recipe supports practical, affordable meal planning for chronic disease prevention education and community cooking demonstrations.

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 20 mins

Total Time 40 mins

Cooking Method: Stovetop

Cuisine: Middle Eastern

Courses: Salad

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 2

Estimated Cost: 9

Calories: 440

Best Season: All Seasons

Dietary: Dairy-Free, Vegan

Description

A CIF Food Is Medicine salad inspired by Middle Eastern flavors with emphasis on Anti-Inflammatory, Mediterranean Pattern, Healthy Fats, Whole Grain, CIF Approved.

Ingredients:

1 can chickpeas
1 whole wheat pita
1 cup roasted eggplant
1 cup carrots
2 cups greens
zaatar
lemon
parsley
2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
black pepper to taste

Instructions

1
Warm a skillet or saucepan over medium heat,
Cook aromatics and vegetables until softened,
Add protein, grains or beans, and spices,
Simmer or sauté until cooked through and serve with herbs or citrus.

Note

Food Is Medicine/CIF note: this recipe emphasizes whole-food ingredients associated with healthier dietary patterns, including vegetables, legumes, whole grains, fruit, nuts, seeds, herbs, spices, lean protein, and unsaturated fats. It is not medical treatment; patients should follow their individualized care plan. Feature image is a generated placeholder visual from Placehold.co, not copied from a recipe website.

Keywords: spiced middle eastern salad with chickpeas, middle eastern, salad, anti-inflammatory, mediterranean pattern, healthy fats, whole grain, cif approved, 1 cup roasted eggplant, 1 cup carrots

This recipe can be used in community cooking demonstrations, chronic disease education, care coordination, and food access programming.

Read it online: https://www.mhwc.us/recipe/spiced-middle-eastern-salad-with-chickpeas/