Feel good about dinner-in-a-hurry with this nutrient-packed salad.

When lunch or dinnertime calls for something healthy, turn to this Mediterranean-inspired salad.

Its meat-free, but still offers lots of protein thanks to garbanzo beans, mozzarella balls, andKalamata olives.

mediterranean salad mini naan chickpeas

Credit: Brie Passano

Toss the salad with the simple balsamic vinaigrette, and serve over warmed naan.

What Is the Mediterranean Diet?

This is a way of eating found in countries near the Mediterranean Sea.

TheMediterranean dietfocuses on nutrient-rich foods and consuming less red meat and refined grains.

Ingredients

3Tbsp.balsamic vinegar

3Tbsp.olive oil

1Tbsp.honey

12tsp.salt

4cupsbaby arugula

1(15-oz.

)cangarbanzo beans (chickpeas), rinsed and drained

1(8-oz.

Cover and shake well.

Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat.

Warm the Naan

Heat naan according to package directions for microwave or skillet.

Serve arugula mixture over naan.

2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

American Heart Association.What is the Mediterranean Diet?