Greek Style Broken Wheat Salad with Chickpeas, Fresh Mint & Feta - A Mediterranean Powerhouse

Archana Doshi

December 20, 2024

2595 Ratings

Time:Prep: 20 M|Cook: 45 M|Total: 1h 5min

Makes:4 Servings

Meal:World Breakfast

Cuisine:Greek

This Greek Style Broken Wheat Salad with Chickpeas, Fresh Mint & Feta is a refreshing and nutritious Mediterranean-inspired dish. The nutty flavor of broken wheat pairs perfectly with protein-rich chickpeas, fresh mint, and crumbly feta cheese, creating a balanced, fiber-packed meal. Lightly dressed with lemon juice and olive oil, this salad is a healthy option that bursts with flavor. It’s an ideal meal for lunch or dinner, or even as a side dish for a Mediterranean feast.

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Ingredients

1 Broken Wheat (Dalia/ Godumai Rava)

1/2 Kabuli Chana (White Chickpeas), soaked for 8 hours and boiled

4 Garlic, finely chopped

2 Onions, thinly sliced

1 Carrot (Gajjar), finely chopped

1 Red Bell pepper (Capsicum), finely chopped

1/2 Broccoli, cut into tiny florets

1/8 Cinnamon Powder (Dalchini)

3 Lemon juice

1/2 Caster Sugar

1/2 Feta Cheese, crumbled

1/4 Mint Leaves (Pudina), chopped

3 Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Salt and Pepper, for seasoning

Instructions for Greek Style Broken Wheat Salad with Chickpeas, Fresh Mint & Feta - A Mediterranean Powerhouse

We begin making the Greek Style Broken Wheat Salad with Chickpeas Fresh Mint & Feta Recipe prep all the ingredients and keep ready.

Cook the broken wheat in a pressure cooker with 1-1/2 cups of water for about 2 whistles on high heat. Turn the heat to low and simmer for 3 min and turn off the heat. Allow the pressure to release naturally.

Once cooked, drizzle olive oil over the wheat and gently fluff up with a fork.

Cook the soaked chickpeas in the pressure cooker for about 40 minutes until it is soft and cooked completely. First cook on high for the first 4 whistles and then turn the heat to low and simmer to cook for another 30 minutes. Once done, allow it to cool and drain from its water and keep aside.

Heat oil in a pan over medium heat; add the carrots, broccoli and bell peppers and saute on high heat till it an al dente texture (is cooked but has a bite to it). Once done, turn off the heat and allow it to cool.

In a large mixing bowl add all the ingredients from the cooked wheat, chickpeas, vegetables, mint, salt, feta and pepper and toss it over. Check for seasonings and add if it is required for more.

Serve the Greek Style Broken Wheat Salad with Chickpeas Fresh Mint & Feta Recipe for a light and high protein lunch or dinner.