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Garbanzo Salad Recipe

Fresh flavors come through in this lightly dressed salad that’s ideal for warm-weather eating. The mozzarella cheese is a must! Thanks to Merwyn Garbini of Tucson, Arizona for the recipe.

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Diabetic Friendly

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Garbanzo Salad Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Yield: 12 Servings

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Ingredients

1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
4 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges
2 cups thinly sliced celery
1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced
4 ounces part-skim mozzarella cheese, cubed
DRESSING:
1/4 cup olive oil
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

In a large salad bowl, combine the beans, tomatoes, celery, onion and cheese.
In a small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients. Pour over bean mixture; toss to coat. Chill until serving. Serve with a slotted spoon. Yield: 12 servings.

Nutritional Facts 3/4 cup equals 117 calories, 7 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 5 mg cholesterol, 216 mg sodium, 10 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 5 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat, 1/2 starch.

Originally published as Garbanzo Salad in Simple & Delicious July/August 2008, p27