Easy and Healthy Pantry Salad

Ingredients:

• Greens: Lettuce, spinach, or any mixed greens you have
• Protein: Canned chickpeas, black beans, or cooked lentils
• Veggies: Cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, or bell peppers
• Add-Ins: Nuts (like almonds or walnuts), seeds (like sunflower or pumpkin seeds), or dried fruit (like cranberries or raisins)
• Dressing: Olive oil, lemon juice or vinegar, salt, and pepper

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Greens:

   • Rinse and chop your greens into bite-sized pieces. Place them in a large salad bowl.

2. Add Protein:

   • Rinse and drain the canned chickpeas or beans. If you’re using lentils, make sure they’re cooked and cooled. Add them to the greens.

3. Add Veggies:

   • Chop your veggies into small pieces and add them to the bowl. Cherry tomatoes can be halved, cucumbers can be sliced, and bell peppers can be diced.

4. Incorporate Add-Ins:

   • Sprinkle some nuts, seeds, or dried fruit over the salad for extra texture and flavor.

5. Prepare the Dressing:

   • In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar, and salt and pepper to taste. Adjust to your preference.

6. Toss and Serve:

   • Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss everything together until well combined. Serve immediately.

Feel free to adjust the ingredients based on what you have and what you like. Enjoy your salad!