I was in a rush to get to work a few days ago and needed something quick to pack in my lunch bag. I was feeling tired of the same old staples I’d been eating and certainly sick of eating unhealthy lunches from cans, boxes, and fast-food chains. Needless to say, I’d fallen into a bit of a rut when it came to meal-prepping. I didn’t have much in my fridge, but I did have some veggies that needed to be used up. Keep reading to see what I came up with (and that I haven’t been able to stop making since!)
I feel like this dish is Mediterranean-inspired. It’s super healthy with lots of vitamins and healthy fats. Plus it’s filling without feeling heavy.
What you need for the salad:
- 1 cup pasta (use gluten-free if desired)
- 1 cup cucumber, chopped
- 1 cup tomato, chopped
- 1/2 cup chickpeas
- 1/2 cup red pepper, chopped
- 1/2 cup white onion, chopped
- 1 tbsp hemp hearts
Combine all ingredients in a small bowl.
For the dressing, you’ll need:
- 1/2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp cane sugar
- salt and pepper, to taste
Combine all ingredients in a dish, then toss with salad ingredients. Other ingredients that would taste good are olives and feta cheese. Enjoy hot or cold!
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Happy meal-prepping,
char
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