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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

  1. In a mixing bowl, lightly mash the avocado with a fork, leaving some chunks.
  2. Add chickpeas, spinach, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and parsley.
  3. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Toss gently to combine and serve immediately.