Recipe courtesy of Min Kwon, M.S., R.D.

Vegetarian Arugula Chickpea Power Salad

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  • Level: Easy
  • Total: 15 min
  • Prep: 15 min
  • Yield: 1 serving
The combination of fiber-packed, antioxidant-rich vegetables and fruit plus high-protein chickpeas and avocado makes this a well-balanced and satisfying salad. Spice up the mash with additional ingredients like mango, celery, cilantro or carrots, then enjoy it as a dip, sandwich filling or, in this case, a salad topper.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Rinse and drain the chickpeas. In a medium bowl, combine the chickpeas and avocado, and roughly mash with a fork or potato masher. Add the onions and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper. Stir to combine thoroughly. 
  2. Serve 1/2 cup of the chickpea salad on a plate with the arugula, cucumbers, quinoa, strawberries, tomatoes, feta and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar. Enjoy! 
  3. Reserve the remaining chickpea and avocado salad for another purpose.