Mediterranean Egg and Chickpea Power Salad
A crisp, satisfying bowl featuring protein-packed hard-boiled eggs, tender chickpeas, and crunchy pepitas over fresh spinach. Tossed in a bright zesty yogurt dressing, it requires minimal effort and no cooking beyond boiling eggs.
Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Sarah + Lila
Sarah 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
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 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
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
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Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min
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Equipment
Saucepan · Whisk
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Prep hard-boiled eggs in batch earlier in the week to assemble this salad in under 3 minutes.
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Instructions
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Next: Place 2 large eggs into a small…
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Place 2 large eggs into a small…
Place 2 large eggs into a small saucepan and cover them with cold water by 1 inch (2.5cm). Place over high heat until boiling, then turn off heat, cover, and set timer for 10 minutes.
Look for: boiling, then turn off heat, cover, and set timer for 10 minutes
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Drain hot water and submerge eggs in…
Drain hot water and submerge eggs in a cold water bath for 3 minutes before peeling and slicing.
Allow: 3 minutes
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Whisk 3 tbsp plain greek yogurt
Whisk 3 tbsp plain greek yogurt, 1 tbsp lemon juice, and 1 tsp extra-virgin olive oil in a small serving bowl until smooth.
Look for: smooth
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Add 2 cups baby spinach
Add 2 cups baby spinach, 0.5 pcs diced cucumber, 5 pcs halved cherry tomato, and 0.5 cup rinsed canned chickpea to the bowl.
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Toss vegetables gently with dressing until lightly…
Toss vegetables gently with dressing until lightly coated.
Look for: lightly coated
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Top salad with sliced hard-boiled eggs and…
Top salad with sliced hard-boiled eggs and sprinkle 1 tbsp pumpkin seed over top before serving.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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