Sure, we miss the feta cheese too, but the garbanzo beans add a delicious texture and protein to this simple salad.
Yields6 ServingsPrep Time10 minsDifficultyBeginner
Ingredients
Salad
1 head of Romaine lettuce, chopped
1 large hothouse cucumber, diced
2 tomatoes, diced, liquid removed
½ red bell pepper, diced
½ red onion, diced
¼ cup Kalamata olives, sliced
1 (15 oz) can low-sodium garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
Dressing
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil(omit for diabetics)
3 tbsp lemon juice
2 tsp garlic powder
1 ½ tsp salt
2 tsp onion powder
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried basil
Instructions
1In a small bowl whisk dressing ingredients and set aside.
2Put vegetables and garbanzo beans in a large bowl and toss with salad dressing.
3Eat immediately or refrigerate for at least an hour to let flavors meld.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 cup
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 11g17%
- Saturated Fat 1g5%
- Trans Fat 0g
- Cholesterol 0mg
- Sodium 632mg27%
- Total Carbohydrate 15g5%
- Dietary Fiber 3g12%
- Sugars 1g
- Protein 3g6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Ingredients
Salad
1 head of Romaine lettuce, chopped
1 large hothouse cucumber, diced
2 tomatoes, diced, liquid removed
½ red bell pepper, diced
½ red onion, diced
¼ cup Kalamata olives, sliced
1 (15 oz) can low-sodium garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
Dressing
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil(omit for diabetics)
3 tbsp lemon juice
2 tsp garlic powder
1 ½ tsp salt
2 tsp onion powder
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried basil
Directions
1In a small bowl whisk dressing ingredients and set aside.
2Put vegetables and garbanzo beans in a large bowl and toss with salad dressing.
3Eat immediately or refrigerate for at least an hour to let flavors meld.
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AuthorLife and Health Network
Wow, nice one.
I didn’t know about garbanzo beans before.
Now will try to look for them here in Kenya.
Thank you for the recipe.