Chickpea Detox Salad
Monday February 3, 2014 in Recipes
This crunchy salad is one of Joy McCarthy's favourites. It's so quick and easy to make and keeps in the fridge for at least a week. The fiber and phytonutrients make this an ideal detox meal. Chickpeas are a natural appetite suppressant too!
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Ingredients
1 can Garbanzo Beans (Chickpeas) , drained and rinsed
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
5 stalks celery, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 sweet red pepper, cut into bit sized pieces
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
1 or 2 cloves of garlic, minced
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
Preparation
1. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl; toss well. Let sit for an hour so the flavors can mingle.
