Olive and Lemon Chickpea Salad

This olive and lemon chickpea salad is full of plant-based protein and can be served, hot or cold, on its own or over a bed of greens. Truly a delight for your tastebuds!

Here are some of the plant-based benefits:

As the main ingredient, chickpeas provide a hefty 12.5 grams of fiber -- yes, that's 50% of your daily value! -- and also a whopping 14.5 grams of protein. This makes them both filling and satisfying. Not only do marinated olives lend a mild salty flavor, but they also contain lots of healthy fats and antioxidants. Lemon is a refreshing source of Vitamin C and phytochemicals calledlimonoids. These compounds have been shown to help fight cancers of the mouth, skin, lung, breast, stomach, and colon.

Check out this chickpea salad recipe below:

Yield 2 servings

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups chickpeas (1 can)

1/2 cup olives sliced

1/2 cup celery sliced thin

1/2 cup bell peppers diced

1 green onion white and green part, sliced thin

1 cup parsley chopped

1 tsp. olive oil

2 Tbsp. lemon juice

pink salt to taste

black pepper to taste

Instructions

Combine all ingredients in a medium-size bowl and toss well, until fully mixed. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

For olives, I like to use a mix of Kalamata and green olives. You can use one, both, or any combo of your favorite olives.

Get a printable version of the recipe here.

About the Author: Maria Marlowe is an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach who has helped thousands of people improve their health by optimizing their diet. She has created meal plans and programs to help you lose weight, clear up acne, and spend less time in the kitchen yet still eat healthy. She has been featured in Vogue,The New York Times,NBC,Well + Good, and more. Her first book,The Real Food Grocery Guide, will teach you how to eat healthy without going broke. Check out her site,www.mariamarlowe.com, or follow her onInstagram @MariaMarlowe andFacebook for more healthy recipes.