You’ll think you’re in Florida or somewhere tropical after you take your first bite! This salad combines mango, lime juice, cilantro, and vegetables for a tropical and healthy meal! I’ve added buckwheat as my grain and it’s full of fiber and protein. Just what you need to have a productive day or evening.

Mango Chickpea Salad

Servings: 5 servings

Ingredients:

• 1 mango, diced
• 1 can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup of sweet peppers, chopped
• 1 cup of edamame
• 1 avocado, diced
• 2 Tbsp chopped cilantro
• Mixed greens
• 1 cup of buckwheat, cooked
• 2 Tbsp honey
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup lime juice

Directions:

1. Chop all your vegetables and mango and place in a bowl
2. Cook the buckwheat according to package instructions
3. To make the dressing: Mix cilantro, honey, olive oil, lime juice, salt, pepper, and garlic powder
4. Start with your greens, then add buckwheat, veggies, and toss with the cilantro dressing