Hot-Honey Harissa Meal Prep Salad
Hot-Honey Harissa Meal Prep Salad
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 2 cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 5 ounces mixed greens, such as kale or spinach, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped, optional
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, for topping, optional
For the Hot-Honey Harissa Dressing
- 3 tablespoons harissa paste
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, from 1/2 a lemon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the vegetables: Dice the cucumber into small cubes. Halve or quarter the cherry tomatoes. Dice the red bell pepper.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the rinsed and drained chickpeas, chopped mixed greens, diced red bell pepper, diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, and crumbled feta cheese.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Prepare the dressing: In a separate jar or small bowl, combine the harissa paste, honey, lemon juice, and salt.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Use an immersion blender to thoroughly mix the dressing ingredients until smooth and well combined. Alternatively, whisk vigorously until emulsified.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Pour the prepared hot-honey harissa dressing over the ingredients in the large salad bowl.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Add the chopped fresh cilantro (if using) and sprinkle the sesame seeds over the salad.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Using a large spoon or gloved hands, thoroughly mix all the ingredients in the bowl until everything is evenly coated with the dressing.
⏱️ 3 min
- 8
Serve immediately or transfer to airtight glass containers for meal prep. The flavors will meld and deepen over time.
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Hot-Honey Harissa Meal Prep Salad
For the Salad
- 2 cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 5 ounces mixed greens, such as kale or spinach, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped, optional
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, for topping, optional
For the Hot-Honey Harissa Dressing
- 3 tablespoons harissa paste
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, from 1/2 a lemon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the vegetables: Dice the cucumber into small cubes. Halve or quarter the cherry tomatoes. Dice the red bell pepper.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
In a large bowl, combine the rinsed and drained chickpeas, chopped mixed greens, diced red bell pepper, diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, and crumbled feta cheese.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Prepare the dressing: In a separate jar or small bowl, combine the harissa paste, honey, lemon juice, and salt.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Use an immersion blender to thoroughly mix the dressing ingredients until smooth and well combined. Alternatively, whisk vigorously until emulsified.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Pour the prepared hot-honey harissa dressing over the ingredients in the large salad bowl.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Add the chopped fresh cilantro (if using) and sprinkle the sesame seeds over the salad.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Using a large spoon or gloved hands, thoroughly mix all the ingredients in the bowl until everything is evenly coated with the dressing.
⏱️ 3 min - 8
Serve immediately or transfer to airtight glass containers for meal prep. The flavors will meld and deepen over time.