Turmeric Mediterranean Salad with Chickpeas A CIF Food Is Medicine lunch inspired by Mediterranean flavors with emphasis on Anti-Inflammatory, Mediterranean Pattern, Healthy Fats, Whole Grain, CIF Approved. Designed for Food Is Medicine programming with fiber-rich plants, lean proteins, healthy fats, herbs, spices, and lower-sodium flavor building. This recipe supports practical, affordable meal planning for chronic disease prevention education and community cooking demonstrations.
A CIF Food Is Medicine lunch inspired by Mediterranean flavors with emphasis on Anti-Inflammatory, Mediterranean Pattern, Healthy Fats, Whole Grain, CIF Approved.
Ingredients:
1can no-salt-added chickpeas
1cup cooked quinoa
1cup tomatoes
1cup cucumber
1cup eggplant
basil
rosemary
red wine vinegar
1tablespoon no-salt-added tomato paste
black pepper to taste
Instructions
1
Add ingredients to the cooker with low-sodium broth and spices,
Cook until tender according to appliance instructions,
Adjust texture with broth as needed,
Finish with herbs, citrus, or yogurt if desired.
Keywords:
turmeric mediterranean salad with chickpeas, mediterranean, lunch, anti-inflammatory, mediterranean pattern, healthy fats, whole grain, cif approved, 1 cup tomatoes, 1 cup cucumber