Summer Chick Pea Salad

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Nutritional Info

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 261.8

Total Fat: 13.7 g
Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
Sodium: 661.9 mg
Total Carbs: 30.5 g
Dietary Fiber: 6.6 g
Protein: 10.8 g

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Introduction

Original recipe called for quinoa, but I didn't have any in the house. Quite spicy with the cayenne. Original recipe called for quinoa, but I didn't have any in the house. Quite spicy with the cayenne.

Minutes to Prepare: 30

Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

1 can garbanzo beans

1 large cucumber diced

1 medium or 2 small tomatoes diced

I small red onion diced

1/4 cup sliced black olives

1/3 cup fresh cilantro

3 Tbsp fresh mint

juice of 1-2 limes

3 Tbsp yummy olive oil

1/2 tsp cayenne pepper

sea salt to taste

Tips

Plenty spicy with the cayenne - adjust as needed.
Can add 3/4 cup quinoa for added protein.

Directions

Mix veggies and herbs with beans
Separately combine olive oil, lime juice, cayenne and salt to create dressing.
Add dressing to salad and let rest at least 15 mins.

-5 as side dish