Baked Feta & Chickpea High-Protein Salad (24g Protein)

Published: 8/17/2026

A warm, comforting salad that uses baked feta as its base dressing. Chickpeas and feta provide a plant-forward protein boost.

Ingredients (4 servings)

• 7 oz (200 g) block of feta cheese
• 1 can (15 oz / 425 g) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 2 cups (360 g) cherry tomatoes
• 4 cups (120 g) fresh spinach
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil

Instructions

1. Bake the feta, chickpeas, and tomatoes at 400°F (200°C) for 20 minutes.
2. Mash the feta and tomatoes into a sauce directly in the pan.
3. Toss the warm mixture with the fresh spinach until the leaves just begin to wilt.

Pro Tips

• Let Residual Heat Wilt the Spinach: The residual heat from the baked feta and chickpeas is enough to wilt the spinach without making it soggy or losing its bright green color.

See Also

• Easy Baked Feta Pasta
• Spiced Apple & Chicken Salad with Feta
• Strawberry & Halloumi Summer Salad

Categories: mains, vegetarian, healthy