CARROT AND CHICKPEA SALAD

I think we all get a rise out of looking at pictures of all that calorific food porn out there but when it comes to eating some of those sweet creations, I know I can feel a little very guilty afterwards. I also find myself having too much of a good time on the sweet treat merry-go-round - just one ride is not enough. Once I start inviting treats into my diet, they have way of becoming a staple in my daily menu and before I know it, I've gained a couple of terribly unwanted kilograms!

As good as it feels letting junk food pass our lips, nothing feels as good as eating healthily. There's no beating ourselves up afterwards - no feeling like a failure or a piglet and, along with our mind, our bodies thank us for it too.

One of my favourite summer salads is this ever-so-simple carrot and chickpea salad. It's simple, natural and doesn't rely on sugary, calorie-laden dressings to give it taste. To serve 2 as a main or 4 as a side dish, you'll need:

3-4 large carrots, peeled, grated

1 tin of chickpeas, rinsed drain and peeled (to peel, simply squeeze one end of the chickpea and the inside will pop out easily from the skin)

1 lemon juiced

1-2 teaspoons of cumin

1 teaspoon of paprika

1-2 tbsp olive oil

1 handful of coriander (cilantro) roughly chopped

Squeeze out any excess juice from the shredded carrot and simply add the rest of the ingredients in no particular order. 

 

Look at how colourful the ingredients are! All you need to do is mix thoroughly and it's ready to serve.

Easy, guilt-free and full of nutrients that your body needs for good health and warding off disease! 

...What dish makes you feel super healthy?