10 Minute High Protein Chickpea & Edamame Salad

The quickest, tastiest, and most refreshing high-protein lunch you’ll make this week! This plant-based recipe is an easy meal prep or perfect as a post-workout bite to eat.

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Ingredients:

• 1 can (15 ounces) of chickpeas

• 1 cup of edamame beans

• 1 cup bell peppers finely chopped

• 1/2 cup shredded carrots

• 1/4 cup dried cranberries

• 1 clove of garlic minced

• 1/4 cup olive oil

• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

• 1 tbsp red wine vinegar

• 1 tsp Italian seasoning

• 1/4 tsp ground cumin

• 1/4 sea salt

• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper

Instructions:

1. Mix the Dressing: Combine garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, and seasonings in a large bowl; whisk well.

2. Salad: Add all of the salad ingredients into the bowl with the dressing. Toss to evenly distribute.

3. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for up to a week

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You might have said at one point or another, “I just don’t have the time to meal prep” or “Meal prepping is so overwhelming, it’s just so much work.” Well, let me tell you - it doesn’t have to be! This recipe makes about 7-8 servings in just 10-15 minutes, making it the perfect entry-level meal prep.

With a variety of veggies, great sources of whole food, and plant-based protein, this meal will leave your stomach feeling satisfied and happy!