Recipe of the Week
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Recipe of the Week February 7, 2014
Top with crumbled feta cheese for even more flavor. Or, substitute balsamic vinegar for the red wine and add a pinch of dried oregano a different twist.
Mediterranean Chickpea Salad Makes 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (15 oz) can garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained and rinsed 1 roma tomato, seeded and diced ½ medium green bell pepper, diced 1 small onion, finely chopped ½ cucumber, diced 1 clove garlic, minced 1 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 lemon, juiced 1 Tbsp red wine vinegar Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions: 1. In a bowl, toss together the garbanzo beans, tomato, bell pepper, onion, cucumber, garlic, parsley, olive oil, lemon juice, and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper to taste. 2. Cover and chill until serving. For best flavor, allow flavors to meld for at least few hours, or overnight.
Nutrition per serving: 165 calories, 8g fat, 4.5g protein, 22g carbohydrate, 5g fiber, 213mg sodium (not including salt to taste)