Description
This Hot Girl Summer Salad is a vibrant and nourishing blend of fresh vegetables and legumes, designed to boost your energy levels and support your overall health.
Ingredients
2 large English Cucumbers
1 cup Mini Bell Peppers, sliced
1/4 cup Red Onion, finely diced
1 can (15 oz) Chickpeas (Garbanzo Beans), rinsed
1/2 cup Fresh Parsley, chopped
3 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice
1 teaspoon Maple Syrup (optional)
Sea Salt and Black Pepper to taste
2 tablespoons Sunflower Seeds
Instructions
- Wash all the produce thoroughly. Slice the English cucumbers and mini bell peppers. Finely dice the red onio
- Rinse the chickpeas in cold water, and pat them dry
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, maple syrup, salt, and black pepper
- Combine all the chopped ingredients in a large mixing bowl, pour the dressing over, and toss gently
- Sprinkle sunflower seeds on top and let it sit for 5-10 minutes before serving
Notes
Use fresh herbs for the best flavor.
To retain crunch, add salt just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 285 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg