Haley Eats Happy

This rainbow chickpea salad is my go-to for a fresh, filling, and flavorful meal. Packed with protein-rich chickpeas, hydrating veggies, and fragrant herbs, it’s both delicious and nutrient-dense. The combination of tomatoes, bell peppers, and cucumbers provides vitamins A, C, and K, while chickpeas and rice offer fiber and plant-based protein to keep you energized and satisfied.

Salad

• 1 can of chickpeas, cooked
• 2 cups of tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 cucumber, diced
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 1/2 red onion, pickled
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint

Dressing

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 garlic cloves, grated
• 1 tsp dijon mustard
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper

Rice (optional)

• 1/2 cup rice
• 1 cup water
• 1 tbsp garlic powder
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp cumin

1. Cook the rice Cook your rice with seasonings in a rice cooker or pot.
2. Combine ingredients Mix together the salad ingredients in a medium mixing bowl: chickpeas, tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, picked red onion, and fresh herbs.
3. Mix dressing Whisk together salad dressing ingredients in a small bowl. Add dressing to salad directly or keep separate for meal prep.