Cucumber Salad, Hummus & Pita

 

  • ¼ cup chickpeas, rinsed

  • ¼ cup diced cucumber

  • ¼ cup diced tomato

  • 1 tablespoon diced olives

  • 1 tablespoon crumbled feta cheese

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

  • ½ teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1 teaspoon red-wine vinegar

  • 3 ounces grilled turkey breast tenderloin or chicken breast

  • 1 cup grapes

  • 1 whole-wheat pita bread, quartered

  • 2 tablespoons hummus

    1. Toss chickpeas, cucumber, tomato, olives, feta, parsley, oil and vinegar together in a medium bowl. Pack in a medium-sized container.

    2. Place turkey (or chicken) in a medium container.

    3. Pack grapes and pita in small containers and hummus in a dip-size container.

    Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, July 2017; updated June 2022

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