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Rudy’s Sunshine Salad

Rudy’s Sunshine Salad: A Quick, Colorful Meal Prep Delight

Rudy’s Sunshine Salad is a vibrant, quick meal packed with fresh ingredients, perfect for healthy eating and meal prep.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 English cucumbers for refreshing crunch
  • 2 celery stalks adds crunch
  • 1 can chickpeas rinsed and dried
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro roughly chopped
For the Creamy Dressing
  • 1 tablespoon tahini or sunflower seed butter
  • 2 limes juice and zest
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pinch salt adjust to taste

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Colander
  • Chopping Board
  • Salad bowl
  • Whisk
  • tongs

Method
 

Dressing Preparation
  1. Grate the zest of one lime into a mixing bowl. Juice both limes and add juice, a pinch of salt, tahini, and olive oil to the bowl. Whisk together until smooth.
  2. If the dressing is too thick, add a splash of water.
Chickpea Preparation
  1. Rinse chickpeas under cold water and pat dry with a paper towel.
Vegetable Preparation
  1. Chop cucumbers and celery into bite-sized pieces, add cilantro.
Combine Ingredients
  1. In a large salad bowl, mix chopped cucumbers, celery, chickpeas, and cilantro.
Dress the Salad
  1. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until well-coated.
Serving Options
  1. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes for flavors to meld.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 8gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For added texture and nutrition, consider incorporating seeds or avocado. Always use fresh lime juice for the best flavor.

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