Mediterranean Diced Salad
What a combo: chickpeas, red bell pepper, cucumber, celery and grape tomatoes. The recipe is easy to make and great as a side dish or main course.
(Serves 6)
Mediterranean Diced Salad Ingredients
- 1 19-ounce can chickpeas (also called garbanzo beans)
- 1 red pepper
- 1 cucumber
- 2 stalks celery
- 1 c. halved grape tomatoes
- Juice of 1 large lemon (about 1/4 cup)
- 1 T white vinegar
- 2 T olive oil
- 1/2 c. chopped fresh parsley
Directions
Drain and rinse chickpeas and put in a large mixing bowl. Core red pepper and dice into half-inch squares. Add to bowl. Peel and chop cucumber; slice celery lengthwise and chop. Add to bowl. Add halved grape tomatoes. In a measuring cup or small bowl, whisk lemon juice, vinegar and olive oil. Pour over the salad ingredients. Toss well to coat all ingredients. Add parsley and mix again. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Season to taste. Serve chilled.
Amount per serving: 142 calories, 4 g protein, 6 g fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 18 g carbohydrates, 5 g fiber, and 208 mg sodium.
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