Chickpea Salad

I am trying to eat healthier and lose weight right now. So I have been eating a lot of salads and veggies. Eating lettuce salads over and over again was getting really old. I have a bean salad at a local restaurant and I really loved it. This is my attempt to recreate it, and it is delicious!
It is a great dish to make for a gathering, it is simple, cheap, and refreshing!

Chickpea Salad -
1 large cucumber
1 large tomato
2 celery stalks
Dried parsley
2 cans chickpeas ( well drained )
Lemon juice
Olive oil
Salt
Pepper

Slice your veggies to the desired size. Add beans and veggies to a bowl, toss well. Drizzle one tablespoon of lemon, one tablespoon of olive oil, sprinkle with salt, pepper, and parsley. Toss well, chill and serve.

April Meal Plan

1st - 7th
Sunday
Breakfast - Easter breakfast at church
Lunch - Gone
Dinner - Chicken and veggies

Monday
Breakfast - Oatmeal or cereal with fruit
Lunch - Gone
Dinner - Leftovers

Tuesday
Breakfast - Oatmeal or cereal with fruit
Lunch - Sandwiches/wraps and veggies
Dinner - Egg bake, toast, apple sauce, and hashbrowns

Wednesday
Breakfast - Oatmeal or cereal with fruit
Lunch -Hot dogs, mac and cheese and veggies
Dinner - Spaghetti and salad

Thursday
Breakfast - Oatmeal banana cookies
Lunch - Ravoli and veggies
Dinner - Biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs, and fruit

Friday
Breakfast - Oatmeal or cereal with fruit
Lunch - Salads
Dinner - Chili

Saturday
Breakfast - Oatmeal or cereal with fruit
Lunch - Chicken sandwiches, fries, and veggies
Dinner - Eggs, toast, and fruit

8th - 14th
Sunday
Breakfast - Muffins
Lunch - Grilled cheese and tomato soup
Dinner - Gone

Monday
Breakfast - Oatmeal or cereal with fruit
Lunch - Chicken sandwiches and veggies
Dinner - Cheeseburger chowder or broccoli cheese

Tuesday
Breakfast - Oatmeal or cereal with fruit
Lunch - Pizza
Dinner - Crockpot lasagna and salad

Wednesday
Breakfast - Oatmeal or cereal with fruit
Lunch - Alexander's birthday
Dinner -Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, and corn

Thursday
Breakfast - Fruit bars
Lunch - French toast and fruit
Dinner - Ham, veggies, and potatoes

Friday
Breakfast - Oatmeal or cereal with fruit
Lunch - Wraps and veggies
Dinner - At gratin potatoes and ham and veggies

Saturday
Breakfast - Muffins
Lunch - Grilled cheese and tomato soup
Dinner - Taco bar ( Alex's party )

15th - 21st
Sunday
Breakfast - Muffins
Lunch - Ham and cheese tortellini
Dinner - Boiled dinner or baked potato soup

Monday
Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal with fruit
Lunch - Wraps and veggies
Dinner - Chicken, potatoes and carrots

Tuesday
Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal with fruit
Lunch - Salads
Dinner - Chicken tacos, rice, and beans

Wednesday
Breakfast - Muffins
Lunch - Eggs, toast, and fruit
Dinner - Roast, creamy cheesy corn, salad, and potatoes

Thursday
Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal with fruit
Lunch - Tuna sandwiches/wraps, cottage cheese, and veggies
Dinner - Spaghetti and salad

Friday
Breakfast - Fruit bars
Lunch - Chicken sandwiches, cottage cheese, and veggies
Dinner - Hot ham and cheese sandwiches and veggies

Saturday
Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal with fruit
Lunch - Leftovers
Dinner - Pork roast, potatoes, and veggies

22nd - 28th
Sunday
Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal with fruit
Lunch - Grilled cheese and tomato soup
Dinner - Breakfast burritos and fruit

Monday
Breakfast - Muffins
Lunch - Eggs, toast, and fruit
Dinner - Pork enchiladas in sour cream sauce, beans, and rice

Tuesday
Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal with fruit
Lunch - Ravoli
Dinner - Pork tacos, rice, and beans

Wednesday
Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal with fruit
Lunch - Salads
Dinner - BBQ pork sandwiches, potato wedges, and veggies

Thursday
Breakfast - Fruit bars
Lunch - Sandwiches/wraps and veggies
Dinner - Chicken pasta in squash sauce

Friday
Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal with fruit
Lunch - Pancakes and fruit
Dinner - Biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs, hash browns, and fruit

Saturday
Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal with fruit
Lunch - Grilled cheese and tomato soup
Dinner - Spaghetti and salad

29th - 30th
Sunday
Breakfast - Muffins
Lunch - Hamburger mac and veggies
Dinner - Shredded roast sandwiches, rosemary potatoes, and veggies

Monday
Breakfast - Muffins
Lunch - Sandwiches/wraps and veggies
Dinner - Beef and noodles and green beans