CHICKPEA & CREAMY AVOCADO SALAD

This simple recipe is tasty, crunchy, refreshing and filling. Perfect to put together when you are in need of a protein hit and looking into your pantry for inspiration!

Ingredients

• 4 handfuls of leafy greens, I used spinach, next time I'll go rocket!
  
• 1 can of lentils, drained and rinsed
• 1 can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 lebanese cucumber, quartered & sliced
• 1 capsicum, chopped
  
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 handful herbs of your choice - basil, mint, coriander...
• Any other salad veggies you fancy :)
  

Dressing

• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 1/2 avocado
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 1/2 tablespoons of dijon mustard
  
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• Juice of one lemon
• salt + pepper to taste

Directions
Prep all your veggies and place in a serving dish.
To make the dressing, place all dressing ingredients into a small bowl and blend together with a whizz stick (a fork will also do a good job).

Drizzle over salad and mix well! Enjoy :)