20-20 Spring Salad

Carrots and tomatoes are good sources of lycopene, said to be important for eye health. Top with chickpeas and feta for protein, and serve on a bed of cooked, seasoned bulgur wheat (also good for the eyes!).

Rating – Easy

Ingredients

Dressing

• Juice from 1/2 of a lemon
• 1 tablespoon chopped flat-leaf parsley
• 1/3 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Salad

• 1 cup grated carrot
• 1 cup chopped tomatoes
• 1 small cucumber, peeled and chopped
• 1 cup canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• Crumbled feta cheese for garnish
• Cooked bulgur wheat, seasoned with salt and pepper
• Optional (baby spinach leaves or other tender greens)

Instructions

1. Whisk all dressing ingredients together. Taste and adjust for seasoning.
2. Combine carrot, tomatoes, cucumber, and chickpeas in a bowl.
3. Drizzle with dressing and stir gently.
4. Serve alone or on cooked bulgur or tender greens like baby spinach.
5. Top with crumbled feta.