Crunchy Balsamic Mediterranean Salad

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Roughly dice one Costco-sized bag of Persian cucumbers.
  2. 2Roughly dice one Costco-sized bag of Persian cucumbers.
  3. 3Roughly dice one Costco-sized bag of Persian cucumbers.
  4. 4Add the diced cucumbers to a bowl.
  5. 5Add the diced cucumbers to a bowl.
  6. 6Add the diced cucumbers to a bowl.
  7. 7Finely dice one red onion.
  8. 8Finely dice one red onion.
  9. 9Finely dice one red onion.
  10. 10Add the diced red onion to the bowl with the cucumbers.
  11. 11Add the diced red onion to the bowl with the cucumbers.
  12. 12Add the diced red onion to the bowl with the cucumbers.
  13. 13Cut the ends off, core, and roughly chop three bell peppers, using multicolored bell peppers for variety.
  14. 14Cut the ends off, core, and roughly chop three bell peppers, using multicolored bell peppers for variety.
  15. 15Cut the ends off, core, and roughly chop three bell peppers, using multicolored bell peppers for variety.
  16. 16Add the chopped bell peppers to the bowl.
  17. 17Add the chopped bell peppers to the bowl.
  18. 18Add the chopped bell peppers to the bowl.
  19. 19Finely mince one full head of parsley.
  20. 20Finely mince one full head of parsley.
  21. 21Finely mince one full head of parsley.
  22. 22Add the minced parsley to the bowl.
  23. 23Add the minced parsley to the bowl.
  24. 24Add the minced parsley to the bowl.
  25. 25Chop two avocados and add them to the bowl.
  26. 26Chop two avocados and add them to the bowl.
  27. 27Chop two avocados and add them to the bowl.
  28. 28Rinse and drain two cans of chickpeas.
  29. 29Rinse and drain two cans of chickpeas.
  30. 30Rinse and drain two cans of chickpeas.
  31. 31Add the rinsed and drained chickpeas to the bowl.
  32. 32Add the rinsed and drained chickpeas to the bowl.
  33. 33Add the rinsed and drained chickpeas to the bowl.
  34. 34Add half a cup of good olive oil to the bowl.
  35. 35Add half a cup of good olive oil to the bowl.
  36. 36Add half a cup of good olive oil to the bowl.
  37. 37Add the juice of two lemons to the bowl.
  38. 38Add the juice of two lemons to the bowl.
  39. 39Add the juice of two lemons to the bowl.
  40. 40Add a quarter cup of balsamic vinegar to the bowl.
  41. 41Add a quarter cup of balsamic vinegar to the bowl.
  42. 42Add a quarter cup of balsamic vinegar to the bowl.
  43. 43Season with a tablespoon of oregano.
  44. 44Season with a tablespoon of oregano.
  45. 45Season with a tablespoon of oregano.
  46. 46Add red pepper flakes to taste.
  47. 47Add red pepper flakes to taste.
  48. 48Add red pepper flakes to taste.
  49. 49Add a tablespoon of cumin.
  50. 50Add a tablespoon of cumin.
  51. 51Add a tablespoon of cumin.
  52. 52Add a tablespoon of salt.
  53. 53Add a tablespoon of salt.
  54. 54Add a tablespoon of salt.
  55. 55Mix everything together until well combined.
  56. 56Mix everything together until well combined.
  57. 57Mix everything together until well combined.
  58. 58Serve the salad or portion it into containers for meal prep.
  59. 59Serve the salad or portion it into containers for meal prep.
  60. 60Serve the salad or portion it into containers for meal prep.

Ingredients

  • 1 bag Persian cucumbers
  • 1 bag Persian cucumbers
  • 1 bag Persian cucumbers
  • 1 red onion
  • 1 red onion
  • 1 red onion
  • 3 bell peppers
  • 3 bell peppers
  • 3 bell peppers
  • 1 head parsley
  • 1 head parsley
  • 1 head parsley
  • 2 avocado
  • 2 avocado
  • 2 avocado
  • 2 cans chickpeas
  • 2 cans chickpeas
  • 2 cans chickpeas
  • 0.5 cup olive oil
  • 0.5 cup olive oil
  • 0.5 cup olive oil
  • 2 lemon juice
  • 2 lemon juice
  • 2 lemon juice
  • 0.25 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 0.25 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 0.25 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon oregano
  • 1 tablespoon oregano
  • 1 tablespoon oregano
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon salt

Equipment

bowlknifecutting boardcan openerlemon squeezerspoon

Tips

  • Use Persian cucumbers as they hold up much better than regular cucumbers and are key to getting that crunch.
  • Use firmer avocados so they hold up throughout the week.