Healthy Recipe of the Week

The Ultimate Chickpea Salad

Quick to prep and you’ll savor every last bite!

Toss a batch for your next summer cookout!

*Special thank you to Wellness Expert and Peloton Instructor, Emma Lovewell for sharing this recipe!

Ingredients

• (2) 15-ounce cans of Chickpeas (rinsed and drained)

• 2 cups Cucumbers (diced) (*Persian cucumbers recommended.)

• 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes cut (cut in halves)

• 1/4 cup Red Onion (thinly diced) (May be substituted for shallots)

• 2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice

• 1/2 tablespoon Fresh Mint Leaves (chopped)

• 1/2 tablespoon Basil 

• 1 head of Broccoli (cut into florets) (May be steamed or raw)

• Crumbed Feta Cheese (*Optional)

• 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil

• 1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt, to taste

• 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper, to taste

Directions

Combine all of the ingredients together in a large bowl. Stir and enjoy!

Yields: 4 – 6 servings as a side dish

Reference

Lovewell, E.  (2021, June 22). The ultimate chickpea salad. Live Learn Lovewell. https://www.livelearnlovewell.com/blog/ultimate-broccoli-chickpea-salad