joyoushealth.com
Chickpea Yum Yum Salad
SaladsDairy Freegluten-freeKid FriendlyOrganicRawVegetarian
True to its name, this yummy salad features the most loved veggies by kids: cucumber, tomatoes and peppers. Whenever I make a batch, I save some for my lunch because it's yummy for my tummy too! This salad is rich in filling fibre, plant-based protein and packed with phytonutrients to help your child grow healthy and strong!
- 1 can (398 mL) organic chickpeas
- 1 cup cucumber chopped
- 1 cup grape or cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 sweet yellow pepper chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh herbs (mint basil, or dill) chopped
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Juice from 1 lemon
- Pinch of sea or pink salt
Drain and rinse chickpeas. Set aside.
In a salad bowl, combine chickpeas, cucumber, tomatoes, yellow pepper and herbs. Pour olive oil and lemon over top. Mix to combine and then sprinkle with a pinch of salt.
Enjoy immediately, or refrigerate for up to 1 week.