Mediterranean Chickpea Crunch Salad

Supports: Plant-based protein + fiber for estrogen clearance + digestion support

Serves: 1

Total Time: 15 minutes

Equipment:

• Cutting board
• Knife
• Mixing bowl

Ingredients:

• ¾ cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• ½ cup diced cucumber
• ½ cup halved cherry tomatoes
• 2 tbsp finely diced red onion
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Juice of ½ lemon
• ¼ tsp sea salt
• Pinch black pepper
• 2 tbsp crumbled feta

Instructions:

  1. Pat chickpeas dry with a paper towel.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine chickpeas, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, and parsley.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  4. Pour dressing over the salad and toss well to combine.
  5. Gently fold in crumbled feta.
  6. Let sit for 5 minutes before serving to allow flavors to blend.

Texture & Visual Cue: Vegetables should be crisp and vibrant; chickpeas tender but not mushy.

Why This Supports This Phase:

Chickpeas provide plant-based protein and fiber to support estrogen clearance.

Olive oil helps with absorption of fat-soluble nutrients.

Fresh vegetables support digestion and skin clarity during hormonal rise.