A Healthy Mediterranean Salad That's Perfect for Meal Prepping

We’ve been wanting to eat healthier this year, and part of that is prepping our meals ahead of time so we know exactly how much and what we’re putting into our body.

I came across this recipe for a balsamic Mediterranean salad last month from @violetwitchel and I immediately knew I wanted to make it. It looked so colorful and flavorful and like it was bursting with goodness.

And you know what? It is!

This is so so so yummy and holds up really well in the fridge, which makes it perfect for saving for later and meal prepping. I could also see this being mixed in with plain ole’ lettuce greens, or even just using the dressing on a regular salad because it’s so flavorful.

Ingredients

• 1 bag of Persian cucumbers

• 1 red onion

• 3 multicolor bell peppers

• 1 head of parsley

• 2 avocado

• 2 cans of rinsed and drained chickpeas

• 1/2 a cup olive oil

• Juice of two lemons

• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

• 1 tbs oregano

• Big pinch of red pepper flakes

• 1 tbs cumin

• 1 tbs sea salt

Instructions

1. Dice your cucumbers and add them to a big salad bowl.

2. Mince your red onion and add it to the bowl.

3. Cut the ends off, core, and chop your bell peppers, add them.

4. Finely mince your parsley and add it.

5. Cube your avocado and add them (optional).

6. Add your chickpeas, olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, red pepper flakes, cumin, and salt.

7. Toss everything together and enjoy!