Minted Chickpea Salad

Minted Chickpea Salad
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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 4
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 213.1
  • Total Fat: 8.1 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 286.8 mg
  • Total Carbs: 31.3 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 6.4 g
  • Protein: 6.7 g

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Introduction

This salad is high in protein, and can be kept in your refrigerator for a few days getting more flavorful as it marinates. So if you need an idea for a salad for lunch or dinner today, try this refreshing salad that can be made in just 15 minutes. [recipe taken from whfoods.org] This salad is high in protein, and can be kept in your refrigerator for a few days getting more flavorful as it marinates. So if you need an idea for a salad for lunch or dinner today, try this refreshing salad that can be made in just 15 minutes. [recipe taken from whfoods.org]
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

    • 2 medium fresh tomatoes, seeds and excess pulp removed, chopped about ½ inch
    • 2 cups peeled diced cucumber, (cut lengthwise and scoop out seeds) dice about ½ inch
    • ½ medium onion, finely minced
    • 2 medium cloves garlic, pressed
    • 1 15 oz can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained well
    • 3 TBS fresh lemon juice
    • 2½ TBS chopped fresh mint
    • 2 TBS extra virgin olive oil
    • salt & cracked black pepper to taste
    • 1 medium head romaine lettuce, use tender whole leaves for bed

Directions

Mix all ingredients except lettuce together and chill. This is best if it chills for at least 15 minutes. Serve on a bed of lettuce.

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user PESCETARIAN.