Rainbow Chickpea Salad

This rainbow chickpea salad is a simple, chop-and-mix recipe that comes together quickly with everyday ingredients. It’s flexible, filling, and works well as a side dish or an easy make-ahead lunch.

Ingredients

• 1 can chickpeas 

• 1 can red lentils 

• 1/2 red onion 

• 1 tomato 

• 1 english cucumber 

• ½ cup cilantro (optional)

• 1 bell pepper 

• 1 can beets 

• Maple Dijon salad dressing 

Directions

1. Chop red onion, tomato, cucumbers, bell pepper and cilantro. 

2. Combine red onion, tomato, cucumbers, cilantro (if desired), and bell pepper in a large bowl. 

3. Open chickpeas + lentils and pour into a strainer. Rinse until all bubbles are gone, then shake out excess water. 

4. Open and drain extra juice from beets. 

5. Add the chickpeas, lentils, and beets to your bowl of vegetables. Add salad dressing and stir to combine.