Flavourful Chickpea Salad

This salad is packed with nutrients such as a variety of B-vitamins, vitamin A, C, E, K, fibre, iron, zinc, potassium and magnesium. Because of their heart healthy qualities, beans and legumes are a great protein source to incorporate into salads. They are also great source of carbohydrates and fibre which makes them more satisfying.

Ingredients

• 1 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed

• 1/2 lemon, squeezed

• 1 clove garlic

• 1 tbsps olive oil

• 1 cup Leafy greens

• 1 medium tomato, cubed

• 1 small carrot, halved and sliced

• 1/2 cup cucumber, cubed

• 1/3 cup hummus

• 2 tbsps sun dried tomato paste

• Sprinkle broccoli micro greens

• Salt and pepper to taste

Method

1. Coat chickpeas with olive oil, lemon, garlic, salt and pepper and mix in a medium sized bowl. Once fully combined, set it aside.

2. Add leafy greens, tomato, carrot, cucumber, and chickpeas to a shallow bowl.

3. Top with hummus, pesto, micro greens and salt and pepper to taste and enjoy.