Mel's Chickpea Salad

🥗 Mel's Fresh Chickpea Salad

Ingredients:

  • 1 can of Goya chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • ½ cup diced carrots
  • ½ cup diced celery
  • ½ cup diced cucumber
  • ½ cup diced broccoli
  • ½ cup diced peppers (I used green, red, and yellow)
  • ¼ cup diced red onion
  • Sea salt, to taste
  • Juice of 1 whole lemon
  • A drizzle of olive oil (optional)

Directions:

  1. Drain and rinse the chickpeas.
  2. Dice all vegetables into pieces slightly smaller than the chickpeas.
  3. Add everything to a large container or bowl.
  4. Season generously with sea salt.
  5. Squeeze in the juice of one whole lemon.
  6. Add a small drizzle of olive oil if desired.
  7. Put the lid on and shake well to combine.
  8. Taste and adjust the salt if needed.

✨ Fresh, crunchy, healthy, and so good! The perfect make-ahead lunch, side dish, or snack.Â