Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

 

Are you an mega fan of the Mediterranean diet/foods? This chickpea salad is low calorie, satisfying, and good for the body and soul!

Not only is this a delicious snack, it’s SUPER beneficial to your health! Studies show that following the Mediterranean diet can “increase life expectancy, reduce the major risk of chronic fatigue, and improve quality of life and well-being” (Martinez-Gonzalez, et. al. 2016). Read more here! https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5902736/

 

Nutrition Info

Ingredients: (Salad) Chickpeas, canned, org.; red bell pepper, org;, cucumber, org.; red onion, org.; grape tomatoes, org.; pitted Kalamata olives, org.; vegan parmesan cheese; basil, fresh; parsley, fresh; (dressing) extra virgin olive oil, org.; red wine vinegar, org.; lemon juice, garlic, minced, org.; sea salt

Serving Suggestions: Eat as is, eat atop a bed of lettuce, add pasta… This is a very versatile dish, omit or add vegetables, herbs, seasoning, etc.

 

Reference:

Martinez-Gonzalez, M. A., & Martin-Calvo, N. (2016). Mediterranean diet and life expectancy; beyond olive oil, fruits, and vegetables. Current opinion in clinical nutrition and metabolic care, 19(6), 401–407. https://doi.org/10.1097/MCO.0000000000000316