VEGETARIAN ARUGULA CHICKPEA POWER SALAD

Vegetarian Arugula Chickpea Power Salad image

The combination of fiber-packed, antioxidant-rich vegetables and fruit plus high-protein chickpeas and avocado makes this a well-balanced and satisfying salad. Spice up the mash with additional ingredients like mango, celery, cilantro or carrots, then enjoy it as a dip, sandwich filling or, in this case, a salad topper.

Provided by Min Kwon, M.S., R.D.

Time 15m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 15-ounce can no-salt added chickpeas beans
1 large ripe avocado, pitted and diced
1/4 cup diced red onion
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup arugula
1/4 cup sliced cucumbers
1/4 cup cooked quinoa
1/4 cup sliced strawberries
1/4 cup sliced cherry tomatoes1 tablespoon crumbled feta
Balsamic vinegar, for drizzling, optional

Steps:

Rinse and drain the chickpeas. In a medium bowl, combine the chickpeas and avocado, and roughly mash with a fork or potato masher. Add the onions and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper. Stir to combine thoroughly.
Serve 1/2 cup of the chickpea salad on a plate with the arugula, cucumbers, quinoa, strawberries, tomatoes, feta and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar. Enjoy!
Reserve the remaining chickpea and avocado salad for another purpose.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 362 calorie, Fat 12 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Cholesterol 8 milligrams, Sodium 135 milligrams, Carbohydrate 51 grams, Fiber 10 grams, Protein 13 grams, Sugar 5 grams