| CHICKPEA GREEK STYLE SALAD |
A high protein Greek style salad you can enjoy as a main course or a nutrient dense side! With 1 cup of chickpeas, 1/2 cup quinoa, and 1 tbsp hemp seeds per serving, you'll be hitting your protein, healthy fats, and complex carbs all in one! Packed with a big volume of fresh vegetables this large salad is totally satisfying to eat.
Recipe makes 4 servings
Macros per serving:
573 cals - 17g fat - 81g carbs - 24g protein
Ingredients:
4 cups chickpeas
2 cups cooked quinoa
1/4 cup hemp seeds
2 cups grape tomatoes, sliced in half
2 cups chopped boiled beets
2 cups chopped cucumber
2 cups chopped bell peppers
Dressing:
2 tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 tbsp oregano
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp basil and/or mint
1 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp salt
Recipe:
Prepare quinoa according to package directions. Set aside.
If you're boiling the beets yourself:
Peel and chop the beets into cubes.
Bring 4 cups water to a boil and add the beets.
Cook beets in boiling water for 6-8 minutes or until fork tender.
Drain and immediately rinse in cold water or add to an ice bath to stop from cooking further.
Add all your prepared vegetables to a large mixing bowl.
Add all the dressing ingredients into the same bowl.
Mix everything really well to combine.
Add to 4 servings bowls or containers.
Set in the fridge until ready to eat.
Enjoy!
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