*Healthy Cobb Salad with Chickpeas

Ingredients:

– 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
– 1 cup chickpeas, drained and rinsed
– 1 cup cooked chicken breast, shredded
– 2 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
– 1 avocado, diced
– 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved or diced tomatoes
– 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley or cilantro (optional)
– Salt and pepper to taste

Dressing (Optional):

– 3 tablespoons olive oil
– 1 tablespoon lemon juice or red wine vinegar
– 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
– Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. **Prepare the Ingredients**:
– If you haven’t already, cook and shred the chicken breast.
– Hard-boil the eggs, then peel and slice them.
– Dice the avocado and tomatoes.

2. **Assemble the Salad**:
– On a large plate or in a salad bowl, create a base with the chopped romaine lettuce.
– Arrange the chickpeas, shredded chicken, sliced eggs, avocado, and tomatoes in rows or sections on top of the lettuce.
– Sprinkle the chopped parsley or cilantro over the top, if using.
– Season with salt and pepper.

3. **Make the Dressing (Optional)**:
– In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice (or red wine vinegar), Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined.

4. **Serve**:
– Drizzle the dressing over the salad, or serve it on the side.
– Toss gently before eating, if desired.

Title Suggestion:

**”Healthy Cobb Salad with Chickpeas and Avocado”**

This salad is customizable, so you can add other ingredients like bacon, blue cheese, or different types of greens to suit your taste.