High Protein Chickpea Salad

• Prep time - 10 minutes

• Cook time - 10 minutes

• Serves - 1

Ingredients

• 2 cups boiled chickpeas

• ½ chopped onions

• ½ chopped cucumber

• 5 cherry tomato / 1 chopped tomato

• ½ chopped capsicum

• 2 chopped chilis (optional)

• Handful salad leaves

• Handful lettuce

• 1 cup tofu

• ½ cup Olive oil

• 2 tbsp lemon juice

• ½ tsp mixed herbs

• ½ tsp crushed black pepper

• ½ tsp garlic paste (optional)

• Salt to taste

Instructions

Steps to make the homemade dressing:

1. Take ½ cup of olive oil, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, ½ teaspoon of mixed herbs, ½ teaspoon of pepper, ½ teaspoon of garlic paste, and ½ teaspoon of salt in a bowl.

2. Mix well until everything is well combined.

3. Your salad dressing is ready, keep it aside.

Steps to roast tofu:

1. Heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil in a pan and add 1 cup of tofu.

2. Roast on low flame until the tofu turns crisp.

3. Add ¼ teaspoon of pepper and ¼ teaspoon of salt and mix well, ensuring that the spices are coated well.

4. Your crispy tofu is ready.

Steps to make the salad:

1. Take 2 cups of soaked and boiled chana in a bowl.

2. Add ½ onion, ½ cucumber, 5 cherry tomatoes, ½ capsicum, and 2 chillies.

3. Add 1 tablespoon of prepared salad dressing and mix well.

4. Add a handful of salad leaves, lettuce, and moong beans sprouts.

5. Mix well until everything is combined.

6. Finally, top with crispy tofu and enjoy your chana salad with salad dressing as required.