Broccoli, Artichoke & Chickpea Salad

This fast & easy salad is nourishing to the whole body - that’s because it contains plenty of diversity: anti-inflammatory foods, plus prebiotics, probiotics, fermented food, phytoestrogens, protein, vitamins, and minerals.

That’s such a win for your body during perimenopause & menopause when the lack of oestrogen & testosterone can lead to more of an inflammatory state - meaning an increased likelihood of low mood, anxiety, aches & pains, and lack of energy.

Try making this salad and let me know what you think. 

If you'd like to see me make this super simple salad please head over to my YouTube channel here. 

2 handfuls broccoli florets, cut into smaller florets & lightly cooked
2 heaped tablespoons cooked chickpeas, from can/tin or cook your own following packet instructions
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
2 teaspoons baby capers
1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds
1 large handful cooked artichoke hearts, I used ready prepared from a jar
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
½ tablespoon live apple cider vinegar Salt and pepper

Toss everything together and enjoy as part of a dish with others, or on its own with added protein. 

Note: There is protein in the chickpeas and seeds, but not quite enough if this was your main meal - so choose something extra to add in more protein eg more seeds, nuts, egg, tofu, etc