Mozzarella, Tomato and Chickpea Salad

Dr. Emily Foster

By Dr. Emily Foster

This salad takes just 5 minutes to prepare and is packed with nutrients. It makes a colorful side dish or you can serve it as a light entrée for lunch or dinner.

This Recipe Serves 4

Ingredients

2.5 ounces fresh mozzarella balls, drained
1 cup cherry tomatoes
1 cup no-salt-added canned chickpeas
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt, to taste
Freshly ground pepper, to taste
12 ounces fresh baby spinach

Instructions

1. Combine mozzarella balls, tomatoes, and chickpeas in a medium bowl. Add olive oil. Stir, taste, and add salt and pepper to taste.

2. Wash spinach, and layer it in the bottom of a serving bowl. Arrange 1/2 cup of mozzarella-tomato-chickpea mixture on top of spinach. Serve at room temperature.

Source: http://www.diabetes.org/mfa-recipes/recipes/mozzarella-tomato-and.html#sthash.V19U7R4g.dpuf

AUTHOR

Dr. Emily Foster

Dr. Emily Foster

Dr. Emily Foster is Holistic Health Expert & Certified Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner. With over 15 years of experience in the health care industry, Dr. Foster has dedicated her career to empowering individuals to take control of their health through natural and lifestyle-based approaches. She holds a Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine and is a certified Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner. Dr. Foster is passionate about educating the public on the benefits of natural health and sustainable living. Dr. Foster has contributed to numerous peer-reviewed journals and popular health magazines. She is a regular columnist for "Health and Wellness Today" and has been featured in "Natural Living Magazine," "Diabetes Care Journal," and "Nutrition and Health Review."