Folate-Rich Avocado & Chickpea Salad for Pregnancy
Creamy mashed avocado meets chickpeas, spinach, and cherry tomatoes in a quick lemon-dressed salad you can toss together in minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 ripe avocado mashed slightly for creaminess
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas rinsed and drained
- 1 cup baby spinach chopped, folate-rich
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1/4 cup red onion finely diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil healthy fats
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
- to taste salt and pepper
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, lightly mash the avocado with a fork, leaving some chunks.
- Add chickpeas, spinach, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and parsley.
- Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper.
- Toss gently to combine and serve immediately.