High protein chickpea salad
This easy-to-prepare vegan salad is high in protein and fibre, which can help promote fullness
Ingredients
- 1 can of cooked chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- ½ red onion, finely chopped
- 1 carrot, grated
- ¼ cup of chopped parsley
- 2 tablespoons of tahini
- ¼ cup of hummus
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon of hemp seeds or pumpkin seeds (optional)
This chickpea salad is a bright and fresh lunchtime meal that’s brimming with plant-based protein, healthy fats, fibre, and loads of essential vitamins and minerals. Chickpeas are thought to help manage your weight, control blood sugar, and support the health of your heart and gut – so they’re the perfect weight loss food. Batch-prep this salad in advance for a hassle-free lunch any time of the week.
Instructions:
- Make the dressing in a small bowl, whisk together tahini, hummus, lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, minced garlic, salt and pepper until smooth. If the dressing is too thick, you can thin it with a little water until you reach the desired consistency.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the chickpeas, diced cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, grated carrot and chopped parsley. Toss them together until well mixed
- Pour the tahini-hummus dressing over the salad ingredients. Gently mix until all components are evenly coated with the dressing.
- Sprinkle hemp seeds or pumpkin seeds over the salad for an additional protein boost and a bit of texture.
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