Looking for a healthy and delicious salad recipe? Look no further than this Chickpea and Rice Salad. Packed with protein, fiber, and antioxidants, this salad is not only good for you but also incredibly tasty.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of brown rice
- 1 can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
- 1 small red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup of chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup of chopped fresh mint
- 1/4 cup of olive oil
- 2 tablespoons of lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon of honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
1. Cook the brown rice according to package instructions. Once done, set aside to cool.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the chickpeas, diced red and yellow bell peppers, and diced red onion.
3. Add the cooled brown rice to the mixing bowl and mix well with the other ingredients.
4. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.5. Pour the dressing over the salad and mix well to ensure everything is coated evenly.6. Add the chopped parsley and mint to the salad and mix well.7. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for a few hours before serving.This Chickpea and Rice Salad is a great option for a healthy and filling lunch, dinner, or side dish. Try it out and let us know what you think!
