By: Qiniso Ndzawumbi

Hello there, Welcome to my blog. This is my first post and what better way than to start it up with a families favorite, Tuna and chickpeas salad. This salad is very nutritious and filling, packed with protein filled ingredients. Personally I am always craving chickpeas whether cooked or not, but since we are moving into summer this dish is a refreshing one on sunny days where you are lazy to cook.

The best part about this salad is that it is prepared in a few minutes.

Serving suggestions: 4 servings

HEALTH BENEFITS

High in protein and make an excellent replacement for meat in vegetarian and vegan diets.

High in Fiber, which helps in improving your digestion.

Helps in reducing inflammation, studies have shown that consuming chickpeas atleast four times a week can help in reducing your chances of getting inflammation

Protects your skin

For more health benefits

INGREDIENTS

2 cups Chickpeas

Can Of Tuna

1 cup Cherry Tomatoes

Half an onion

Bell Peppers ( Green, Yellow and Red)

Cucumber

Avocado

SEASONING

1 Tbs Salt

1/2 Tbs Black Peppercorns

1 spoon BBQ Spice

1/2 tbs Parsley

1/2 tbs Rosemary and Lemon Seasoning

All these ingredients you can find them at your local grocery stores.

INSTRUCTIONS

Combine all the ingredients, and add on top any kind of salad dressing that you may like. For homemade salad dressing inspiration visit Cassie Johnston’s blog.