A healthy recipe to bring to your Memorial Day barbecue, summer potluck, or meal prep for the busy week ahead!

A special thank you to wellness expert, author, and senior Peloton instructor, Emma Lovewell for sharing this recipe.

Simple Chickpea Salad

Ingredients

• (2) 15-ounces cans of Garbanzo Beans (drained)
• 2 cups Cucumbers (diced) (*Persian Cucumbers recommended)
• 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes (cut into halves)
• 1/4 cup Red Onion or Shallots (thinly sliced)
• 2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice
• 1/2 tablespoon Fresh Mint (minced)
• 1/2 tablespoon Fresh Basil (minced)
• Crumbled Feta Cheese, to taste (*optional)
• 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt and Black Pepper, to taste

Directions

Combine all of the ingredients in a large bowl, mix thoroughly, and enjoy!

*If you prefer more salad dressing, combine olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper.

 

 

 

 

 

Reference

Lovewell, E. (n.d.) Simple chickpea salad. Live Learn Lovewell. https://www.livelearnlovewell.com/recipes/