No-Cook Mediterranean Salmon and Chickpea Bowl
An incredibly fast, satisfying, and refreshing bowl designed to be assembled in under ten minutes. Packed with wild salmon, hearty chickpeas, and crisp vegetables, it requires zero actual cooking.
Prep
10 min
Cook
0 min
Total
10 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Patty + Lila
Patty created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Well-nourished skin
Support from the whole plate
Regular meals with enough protein, plants and fats support overall nourishment. Think consistency, not one miracle ingredient.
Notice: consistency + hydration
Protein consistency
Make a nourishing habit easier
This is another practical opportunity to include protein and varied whole foods—small habits that are easier to repeat than a perfect diet.
Notice: protein across the day
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
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Total
10 min
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Equipment
Colander · Whisk · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Storage: If you make a double batch, keep the vegetables and fish separate from the dressing until you are ready to eat to keep everything crisp.
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- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 2Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
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Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Drain the canned wild salmon and transfer…
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Drain the canned wild salmon and transfer…
Drain the canned wild salmon and transfer it to your serving bowl. Use a fork to gently flake it into bite-sized pieces.
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Rinse and drain the canned chickpea thoroughly…
Rinse and drain the canned chickpea thoroughly in a colander under cold running water for 15 seconds to remove excess sodium, then add them to the bowl.
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Wash and chop the cucumber and cherry…
Wash and chop the cucumber and cherry tomato into bite-sized halves or quarters. Toss them into the bowl with the salmon and chickpeas.
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Crumble the feta cheese over the top…
Crumble the feta cheese over the top of the mixture.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Whisk the extra-virgin olive oil and lemon…
In a small cup, whisk the extra-virgin olive oil and lemon juice together, then drizzle evenly over the entire bowl.
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Toss gently to combine all ingredients
Toss gently to combine all ingredients, and serve immediately.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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