Protein-Packed Chicken & Chickpea Salad
**Ingredients:**
– 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
– 1 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
– 1 hard-boiled egg, sliced
– 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
– 1 avocado, diced
– 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
– 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
– Juice of 1 lemon
– 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
– Salt and pepper, to taste
**Optional Add-ins:**
– Crumbled feta or goat cheese for extra creaminess
– Sliced cucumbers for additional crunch
– Red onion slices for a bit of sharpness
– A sprinkle of red pepper flakes for a touch of heat
**Instructions:**
1. **Prep the Ingredients:**
– Shred the rotisserie chicken.
– Drain and rinse the chickpeas.
– Slice the hard-boiled egg.
– Halve the cherry tomatoes and dice the avocado.
– Chop the romaine lettuce and fresh parsley.
2. **Assemble the Salad:**
– In a large salad bowl, start with the chopped romaine lettuce as the base.
– Arrange the shredded chicken, chickpeas, sliced egg, cherry tomatoes, and diced avocado on top.
– Sprinkle the chopped parsley over the salad.
3. **Dress the Salad:**
– In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
– Drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad.
4. **Toss & Serve:**
– Gently toss the salad to combine all the ingredients.
– Serve immediately and enjoy a healthy, balanced meal!
This salad is perfect for lunch or dinner and can be easily customized to suit your taste. Enjoy!