Grilled Vegetable and Chickpea Salad

This Grilled Vegetable and Chickpea Salad is a vibrant and nutritious dish featuring smoky grilled vegetables and protein-packed chickpeas, perfect for a healthy midnight snack. It's refreshing, filling, and bursting with flavor, making it an ideal choice for late-night cravings.

Ingredients

• Zucchini - 1 medium, sliced
• Bell pepper (any color) - 1 medium, sliced
• Red onion - 1 small, sliced
• Cherry tomatoes - 1 cup, halved
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Chickpeas (canned, drained and rinsed) - 1 cup
• Fresh parsley - 1/4 cup, chopped
• Lemon juice - 2 tablespoons
• Feta cheese (optional) - 50 grams, crumbled

Steps

1. Preheat the grill or grill pan over medium heat.
2. In a large bowl, combine the sliced zucchini, bell pepper, red onion, and cherry tomatoes.
3. Drizzle the vegetables with olive oil, and season with salt and black pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
4. Place the seasoned vegetables on the grill and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until they are tender and have grill marks.
5. While the vegetables are grilling, prepare the chickpeas by combining them with chopped parsley and lemon juice in a separate bowl.
6. Once the vegetables are done, remove them from the grill and allow them to cool for a few minutes. Then chop them into bite-sized pieces.
7. Add the grilled vegetables to the chickpea mixture and toss gently to combine.
8. If using, sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the salad before serving.
9. Serve the salad warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 12 g
• Carbs: 40 g
• Fiber: 10 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 400 mg
• Cholesterol: 10 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in dietary fiber, promoting digestive health.
• High in plant-based protein from chickpeas, supporting muscle maintenance.

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