Summer is here! That means it’s time to put away the heavy carbs and opt for something fresh, yet nourishing!

Today, I’ll be sharing a delicious and simple recipe with you: Nourishing Chickpea Salad.

This recipe is great for those who are trying to eat healthier at home, without sacrificing their calories (nobody wants to eat restrictive salads only to be left unsatisfied, right?). This is also PCOS friendly, hormone friendly, and gut supportive—let’s get to it!

The recipe (the ingredients here DO matter):

-drained organic chickpeas (peeled if you have the patience hah)*

-organic kale

-organic cherry tomatoes

-ripe avocado

-soft boiled egg (pasture raised if possible)

-organic canned corn

-mozzerella/soft cheese (optional if going DF)

*removing the peel of chickpeas may help reduce bloating if you have sensitivities to legumes, due to lectins in the skin

The vinaigrette:

-extra virgin olive oil (cold pressed if possible)

-basalmic vinegar

-lemon juice

-salt + pepper

-oregano (optional)

Keep in mind, I don’t put portions/measurements because I believe it’s best for YOU to get creative in the kitchen to build a connection with your food! Listen to your body of how much quantity it wants and what herbs/spices you’d like to try.

Once you have all your ingredients, all you have to do is literally mix everything together! It’s SO simple.

Many of the ingredients I listed are organic because these are commonly sprayed food items, containing pesticide exposure. However, you can always play around with variations of this recipe to your liking!

Due to the high protein & fat content from the chickpeas, eggs, cheese, and avocados, this makes a great recipe to keep you FULL, while supporting your metabolic needs. Great for those hormones!

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