Thursday, July 9, 2009

Mediterranean Chick Pea Salad

Why can't healthy food be made outta something my husband will eat!!!  Chick peas??
I trust my friend Jen, who has supplied this recipe, so we'll give it a shot. If Damon throws me out of the kitchen, it's all on you!  :-)

SERVES 4 
• 1 Can, 15 ounces chickpeas (garbanzo beans), rinsed and drained 
• 1 seedless Cucumber, finely chopped 
• 1 cup of Grape Tomatoes, halved
• ¼ sweet onion, finely chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 ½ T. Fresh Parsley
• 2 T. Fresh Basil
• 4 oz. Fresh Mozarella, cubed (or I buy the round fresh balls).
• 1 T. Olive Oil
• 2 T. Balsamic Vinegar
• ¼ t. Sea Salt
• 4 Cups of Mixed Greens


Directions
1.) Combine chickpeas, cucumber, tomatoes, onion, garlic, parsley, basil and mozz cheese in a medium bowl. 
2.) Combine Olive Oil, Vinegar, and Salt. Drizzle over top and toss all ingredients to combine.
3.) Cover bowl and refrigerate at least 1 hour to let flavors blend.

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