🥗 High Protein Chickpea Salad
✅ Ingredients:
1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed (or 1.5 cups cooked)
1/2 cup cooked quinoa (optional for extra protein + texture)
1/2 cup cucumber, diced
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
1/2 avocado, diced
1/4 cup parsley or cilantro, chopped
1/4 cup feta cheese or plant-based feta (optional)
2 tbsp hemp seeds (for added protein + omega-3s)
1/4 cup cooked edamame (optional, but high in protein)
🧄 Dressing:
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice (or apple cider vinegar)
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 clove garlic, minced
Salt & pepper to taste
🥣 Instructions:
Make the dressing:
Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
Combine salad ingredients:
In a large bowl, mix chickpeas, quinoa, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, avocado, parsley, feta, hemp seeds, and edamame.
Add dressing & toss:
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Chill or serve immediately:
Tastes best after chilling for 15–30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
💪 Nutrition Highlights (approx. per serving)
(Based on 2 servings with edamame and feta)
Protein: ~20–25g
Fiber: ~12g
Healthy fats: From olive oil, avocado, and hemp seeds
Vitamins: A, C, K, folate, iron, magnesium
