Chickpea Salad Bowl

This Chickpea Salad Bowl is a vibrant and nutritious dish packed with flavors and textures, perfect for a refreshing lunch. It's a delightful combination of chickpeas, fresh vegetables, and a zesty dressing that will keep you energized throughout the day.

Ingredients

• Chickpeas - 1 can (400g), drained and rinsed
• Cucumber - 1 medium, diced
• Cherry tomatoes - 200g, halved
• Red onion - 1/4, finely chopped
• Bell pepper (any color) - 1 medium, diced
• Parsley - 1/4 cup, chopped
• Lemon juice - 2 tablespoons
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic - 1 clove, minced
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Feta cheese - 100g, crumbled (optional)
• Avocado - 1 medium, sliced (optional)

Steps

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained chickpeas, diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, chopped red onion, diced bell pepper, and chopped parsley.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
3. Pour the dressing over the chickpea mixture and toss gently until everything is well coated.
4. If using, gently fold in the crumbled feta cheese and sliced avocado.
5. Serve the salad immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 15 g
• Carbs: 40 g
• Fiber: 10 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 400 mg
• Cholesterol: 20 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein and fiber, promoting digestive health.
• Rich in vitamins and minerals, supporting overall health and well-being.

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