Chickpea & Quinoa Summer Salad

Chickpea & Quinoa Summer Salad😍

Protein: ~18–20g per serving

Serves: 2

Ingredients:

👉1 cup cooked chickpeas (or canned, rinsed)

👉1/2 cup cooked quinoa

👉1/2 cup cucumber, chopped

👉1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

👉1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped

👉1/4 cup bell peppers, diced

👉1/4 cup crumbled paneer or feta cheese (optional for extra protein)

👉2 tbsp fresh mint or coriander leaves

👉1 tbsp olive oil

👉Juice of 1 lemon

👉Salt and pepper to taste

(Optional: 1 tsp roasted cumin powder or chaat masala for an Indian twist) 

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, mix quinoa and chickpeas.

2. Add all chopped veggies and herbs.

3. Drizzle with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.

4. Toss gently and top with paneer or feta.

5. Chill for 10 minutes before serving for extra freshness.

🥳It’s light, cooling, protein-rich, and hydrating, perfect for staying full and refreshed without feeling heavy in the heat.

Moong Sprouts Salad with Mango & Peanuts

 

Moong Sprouts Salad with Mango & Peanuts 😍😍

Ingredients (Serves 2)

👉1 cup green moong sprouts (steamed lightly or raw if preferred)

👉¼ cup raw mango (peeled and finely chopped)

👉¼ cup cucumber (chopped)

👉¼ cup tomato (deseeded and chopped)

👉2 tablespoons roasted peanuts (crushed slightly)

👉1 tablespoon fresh coriander (chopped)

👉½ green chili (finely chopped, optional)

👉Juice of ½ lemon

👉Salt and pepper to taste

👉A pinch of chaat masala (optional)

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, mix moong sprouts, raw mango, cucumber, tomato, and peanuts.

   2. Add salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Mix well.

   3. Sprinkle chaat masala and garnish with coriander.

 4. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Why it’s great:😍

This recipe is hydrating, light, and packed with micronutrients, making it ideal for cooling the body naturally in summer 🙌❤️