A Healthy Lunch for a Busy Day

Between work, family and various other commitments, life can get hectic, and one of the first items to be sacrificed in the name of sanity is often healthy cooking.  However, eating a healthy, balanced diet is one of the best ways to maintain the energy to keep up with a busy lifestyle. 

Here's one of my go-to, super-easy favourites to throw together for a quick lunch:

Chickpea Arugula Salad

(AKA "Garbage Salad" according to my husband, who hates just about every ingredient it contains :) )

Makes 5-6 servings 

1 can (19oz) chickpeas, drained & rinsed (or 1 1/2 cups cooked)

2-3 cups arugula

3/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

1/2 jar artichokes (packed in water), drained, rinsed & diced

1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped

1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette (bought or home-made)

3-4 drops sriracha 

Black pepper, to taste

In a bowl, combine chickpeas, arugula, cherry tomatoes, artichokes and parsley.  In a separate container, combine balsamic vinaigrette and sriracha and mix well.  Add the dressing to the salad and toss well.  Season with black pepper if desired.

Enjoy!