Looking for a nutritious and filling snack to enjoy midday? Or even the perfect appetizer for your summer get togethers? This Orange Chickpea Salad Bite recipe is just what you are looking for! The salad ingredients are marinated in an incredible orange dressing and then topped onto a crunchy cracker for the perfect bite you are craving!
Store bought appetizers can be packed with a ton of processed ingredients, unnecessary oils and even sugar! This homemade recipe is quick to assemble and can be stored to use later! It’s loaded with plant-based protein, fiber and healthy fats to keep you feeling full and happy!
HEALTH BENEFITS OF SALAD INGREDIENTS
YELLOW BELL PEPPER
Bell peppers are loaded with vitamin A and vitamin C. Vitamin A is crucial for eye sight and may even help reduce your risk of certain cancers. Vitamin A also helps in the production of your white blood cells, which helps eliminate harmful bacteria and from your body and fight infections.
SWEET ONION
Onions are rich in B vitamins, which are essential for your metabolism and nerve function. Onions fight free radicals, which may reduce oxidative stress and cell damage. This is important for preventing chronic disease, such as cancer, heart disease and osteoporosis.
CILANTRO
Cilantro is an incredible herb! One of my favorite health benefits of cilantro is that it supports your liver, which is your natural detox organ! It also contains supports gut health, which is essential for digestion and immunity!
If you make these Orange Chickpea Salad Bites, please share a photo on Instagram and tag me @HealthyGroceryGirl so I can easily find and like your creations! It’s so fun to connect with you and see what recipes you’re enjoying.
For more HGG recipe ideas you can also visit the HGG YouTube channel here!
- 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained & rinsed
- 1 Limoneira navel orange
- ½ cup diced yellow pepper
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon diced sweet onion
- ½ teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon diced fresh cilantro
- Crispy crackers
- 1 avocado
- 1 mango
- Fresh cilantro
- In a medium bowl, add chickpeas, yellow pepper, olive oil, diced onion, garlic, cilantro, orange zest and juice from orange. Stir to combine.
- Let salad marinade in the fridge for 3+ hours.
- Dice mango and avocado. Stir mango into salad. Add a spoonful of salad on each cracker, avocado and fresh cilantro.
If you love this recipe, see below for more healthy snack & appetizer recipes! As always all Healthy Grocery Girl recipes are gluten-free, dairy-free and predominately plant-based.
LOADED LEMON HUMMUS
SAVORY MASON JAR SNACKS
LEMON SPINACH ARTICHOKE DIP
This video was created for the Limoneira YouTube Channel! Megan Roosevelt, RDN is the Spokesperson for Limoneira. To see all our tips & videos makes sure to visit & subscribe to the Limoneira YouTube Channel!
