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"A fresh and vibrant salad, the chickpeas, feta and colourful vegetables provide a steady release of energy from nourishing protein and gut-loving fibre. Alongside this, the tomatoes, cucumber and parsley offer an abundance of antioxidants, and the quercetin in red onion has powerful anti-inflammatory benefits. A drizzle of olive oil and lemon juice provides heart-healthy fat with gentle detoxification support. Add some zest from the lemon to enhance the liver-supporting benefits," says nutritional therapist Alexa Mullane.
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Step 1: In a large bowl, toss together the chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion and parsley.
Step 2: Drizzle with lemon juice and olive oil, then season generously with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Step 3: Just before serving, scatter over the crumbled feta cheese.
