19 Oct Chickpea & Veggie Salad

Whether you are working remotely or at the office, your afternoon meal can support your energy and concentration to avoid midday fatigue.

While there is no magic food for a healthy blood sugar, ingredients like chickpeas, non-starchy veggies, and avocados can help.

These foods are rich in protein, fibre and healthy fats which keep you energized and focused.

This chickpea and veggie salad is delicious and only takes mins to prep and great to have on hand during the week!

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Chickpea & Veggie Salad

A delicious medley of veggies and chickpeas which is high in fibre and protein

Course

Main Dish, Salads, Sides

Keyword

high fibre, high protein, low carb, nutrient dense, plant based protein, vegetables, vegetarian

Prep Time

15 minutes

Passive Time

10 minutes

Servings

Ingredients

Salad

• 2 cups chickpeas (if canned, drain and rinse)
• 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced
• 1/2 cup red peppers, chopped
• 1/4 cup red onion
• 1/2 cup cucumbers, sliced
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh herbs (I used cilantro and mint)
• 1/4 cup crumbled feta (goat cheese would also work well)

Dressing

• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• juice of 1/2 a lemon
• salt and pepper (to taste)
• 1 clove garlic minced
• 1 tsp honey
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano

Course Main Dish, Salads, Sides Keyword high fibre, high protein, low carb, nutrient dense, plant based protein, vegetables, vegetarian Prep Time 15 minutes Passive Time 10 minutes Servings Ingredients Salad 2 cups chickpeas (if canned, drain and rinse) 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced 1/2 cup red peppers, chopped 1/4 cup red onion 1/2 cup cucumbers, sliced 1/2 cup chopped fresh herbs (I used cilantro and mint) 1/4 cup crumbled feta (goat cheese would also work well) Dressing 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil juice of 1/2 a lemon salt and pepper (to taste) 1 clove garlic minced 1 tsp honey 1/2 tsp dried oregano

Instructions

1. Place chickpeas and veggies in a serving bowl.
2. Prepare the salad dressing in a separate, small bowl and pour onto salad.
3. Refrigerate the salad for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavours to combine.
4. Serve over a bed of greens and enjoy! (I used arugula and topped my dish off with some sliced avocado!)