Chickpea Detox Salad

By KeyIngredient

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!

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

Details

Adapted from cbc.ca

Preparation

Step 1

Combine all ingredients in a large bowl; toss well. Let sit for an hour so the flavors can mingle.