Salada de Grão-de-Bico

Salada de Grão-de-Bico is a vibrant and nutritious Brazilian salad that features chickpeas as the star ingredient, combined with fresh vegetables and a zesty dressing. This dish is not only filling but also packed with flavors and health benefits, making it perfect for a refreshing vegan lunch.

Ingredients

• Chickpeas - 240 grams (cooked or canned)
• Red bell pepper - 1 medium, diced
• Cucumber - 1 medium, diced
• Red onion - 1 small, finely chopped
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Lemon juice - 2 tablespoons
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Garlic - 1 clove, minced
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Cherry tomatoes - 100 grams, halved

Steps

1. If using dried chickpeas, soak them overnight and then boil for about 1 hour until tender. If using canned chickpeas, rinse and drain them.
2. In a large bowl, combine the cooked chickpeas, diced red bell pepper, diced cucumber, chopped red onion, and cherry tomatoes.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
4. Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine all the ingredients.
5. Add the chopped parsley and give the salad one final toss before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 300
• Protein: 10 g
• Carbs: 45 g
• Fiber: 12 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 300 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein and fiber, promoting satiety and digestive health.
• Rich in vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables, supporting overall health.

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