Chick Pea and Feta salad

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  • Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
1.5 cups dried garbanzo beans (or 3 cups canned)1 tbsp olive oil1 tsp ground cumin1 1/2 tsp paprika (smoked paprika is the best for this recipe)Juice of 1 lemon4 oz feta cheese1 small to medium red onion, or to tasteCilantro to tasteSalt and pepper to taste
Directions
If using dry garbanzo beans, cook the beans, then drain them. If using canned garbanzo beans, drain, then rinse them in warm water.

Combine the olive oil, lemon juice, paprika, and cumin in a small bowl, then pour the dressing over the beans and toss.

Slice the onion thinly.

Wash the cilantro and chop the leaves coarsely.

Add the onion and cilantro to the beans. Toss.

Add the feta to the mixture. Toss slightly.

Add salt and pepper if you like. Serve warm. Makes 6 1/2 cup servings.

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user RINSIE.

Servings Per Recipe: 6
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 216.5
  • Total Fat: 8.6 g
  • Cholesterol: 16.8 mg
  • Sodium: 218.3 mg
  • Total Carbs: 26.5 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 6.6 g
  • Protein: 10.1 g

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