Salads are a big part of my week because it is what I typically eat for lunch. I like to keep them interesting by switching up the base and the toppings. For meal prep purposes, I often make high protein toppings at the start of the week to keep on hand and sprinkle over my salads. Below are three great options you can quickly make and keep in your fridge or your pantry to add some flavor and nutrients to your salad.
Easy Oven Roasted Chickpeas
Roasted chickpeas are super easy to make and high in protein. The best way to store them to maintain maximum crispiness is in a container without a sealed lid (use a paper towel or Bee's Wrap to cover it). Otherwise, you can store them in an airtight container at room temperature (ideally a pantry) for up to a week. This recipe is a pretty basic one in terms of seasoning, but it's delicious. You can add these chickpeas to salads, on toast with avocado, or eat them plain!
Five Seed Mix
This 5 seed mix is great to keep on hand for a salad topping, but also to sprinkle on toasts. It’s high in healthy fats and proteins and adds the perfect crunch. If you are missing any of these seeds, don’t worry, just mix at least 3 together to have a delicious salad topper. This recipe is filled with seeds like chia, hemp, flax, sunflower, and pumpkin! I always have a jar of it on-hand.
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