Chickpea Cucumber Salad
10 min·2 servings·Easy·12 g protein·10 g fiber·285 kcal
Per serving: 285 kcal · 12 g protein · 39 g carbohydrate · 10 g fat · 10 g fiber
LunchFiberPlant-BasedGut Support
Why this fits your profile
High-fiber plant foods support gut bacteria diversity and digestion.
Behavior trigger
Use this when your meals have been low in fiber or your digestion feels off.
Digestive Discomfort
Ingredients
- 1 can chickpeas (drained and rinsed, ~246 g)
- 1 cucumber (medium, diced, ~200 g)
- ¼ red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of ½ lemon
- Salt and pepper
- Optional: fresh parsley
Directions
Step 1
Mix all ingredients and serve.
Smart swaps
- Add feta for extra protein
- Use white beans instead of chickpeas
- Add avocado for more satiety
Best time to use
Lunch or light dinner
More info
Many people under-eat fiber, which slows digestion and impacts gut health. This is a simple way to rebalance.
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