Memory Morsels:
This Chickpea & Pomegranate Salad with Tangy Cumin Dressing is full of flavour and healthy ingredients! One of the main ones being chickpeas which are high in magnesium. Magnesium is beneficial for brain cell receptors, speeding message transmission.
Pomegranates hold their own when it comes to brain health! Not only are the full of antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, pomegranates are also good for the gut. They contain compounds that may act as prebiotics, promoting the growth and activity of beneficial bacteria in the gut. A healthy balance of gut bacteria is essential for digestion, nutrient absorption, and overall gut health.
Chickpea & Pomegranate Salad with Tangy Cumin Dressing
20 mins
8
Ingredients
- 3 cups - cooked chickpeas
- 1/2 cups - red onion, minced
- 1 - small clove garlic, minced
- 1 cup - finely chopped cilantro
- 1 cup - chopped tomatoes, deseeded
- 1 cup - chopped cucumber
- 1 cup - pomegranate arils (seeds)
- 1/4 cup - extra-virgin olive oil
- 2.5 TBSP - apple cider vinegar
- 1 - lemon, juiced
- 1 TBSP - pure maple syrup
- 1/4 TSP - ground cinnamon
- 1 TSP - ground cumin
- Dash of cayenne pepper
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- 1 Make ahead to let the flavours of the salad infuse.
