Mediterranean Chicken and Chickpea Salad Bowl
A vibrant, satisfying lunch bowl featuring grilled chicken breast, tender chickpeas, crisp cucumber, and cherry tomatoes tossed with a simple lemon-herb dressing.
Prep
10 min
Cook
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Total
10 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Debbie + Lila
Debbie created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Setup
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Prep
10 min
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Total
10 min
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Equipment
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Time saver
Chicken Shortcut: Use pre-cooked, leftover grilled chicken breast or rotisserie chicken to reduce the preparation time to under 10 minutes.
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Instructions
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Next: Whisk together the olive oil
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Whisk together the olive oil
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
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Combine the grilled chicken breast
In a large serving bowl, combine the grilled chicken breast, chickpea, cucumber, cherry tomato, red onion, and fresh parsley.
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Pour the lemon-herb dressing over the chicken…
Pour the lemon-herb dressing over the chicken and vegetable mixture.
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Toss all ingredients gently with a large…
Toss all ingredients gently with a large spoon until they are evenly coated with the dressing.
Look for: they are evenly coated with the dressing
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Let the salad sit for 5 minutes…
Let the salad sit for 5 minutes at room temperature to allow the flavors to meld before serving. Consume immediately or pack into an airtight container for tomorrow's lunch.
Allow: 5 minutes
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