Feta Garbanzo Bean Salad

Name: Feta Garbanzo Bean Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained; 1-1/2 cups coarsely chopped English cucumber (about 1/2 medium); 1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained; 1 medium tomato, seeded and chopped; 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 5 cups torn mixed salad greens; 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Yield 4 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Greek chickpea salad is packed with nutrients and super-easy to make. It's the perfect lunch on the go.

Ingredients

1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1-1/2 cups coarsely chopped English cucumber (about 1/2 medium)
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
1 medium tomato, seeded and chopped
1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
5 cups torn mixed salad greens
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Directions

Place the first 11 ingredients in a large bowl; toss to combine. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts

2 cups: 268 calories, 16g fat (3g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 586mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 7g fiber), 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 fat, 1 starch, 1 lean meat, 1 vegetable.

This super quick garbanzo bean salad is a hit with my crowd. If there are any leftovers, which rarely happens, I pile them into pitas for lunches the next day! You can also add grilled chicken or steak to turn it into a hearty main-dish salad.—Judy Doepel, Ballston Lake, New York

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