15 Minute Greek Garbanzo Bean Salad Variation
This high protein, fresh tasting, vegetarian salad is very quick and easy to prepare. And it can be kept for a few days in the refrigerator, getting more flavorful. Variation replaces celery with avocado, and you probably don't need the olive oil now.
Yield
5 servingsPrep
8 minCook
2 minReady
10 minLow Fat, Low Cholesterol, Trans-fat Free, Good source of fiber
Ingredients
Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
---|---|---|---|
15 | ounces |
chickpeas (garbanzo beans)
drained and rinsed |
|
⅔ | cup |
scallions, spring or green onions
minced |
|
3 | medium |
garlic cloves
pressed |
* |
1 | medium |
tomatoes
ripe, seeds removed and chopped |
|
3 | tablespoons |
lemon juice
fresh |
|
1 | x |
olive oil, extra-virgin
to taste |
* |
¼ | cup |
feta cheese
optional |
|
1 | small |
romaine lettuce
head chopped, outer leaves removed, and discarded |
* |
1 | x |
salt and black pepper
to taste |
* |
½ | select one... |
avocados
|
* |
Ingredients
Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
---|---|---|---|
433.5 | ml/g |
chickpeas (garbanzo beans)
drained and rinsed |
|
158 | ml |
scallions, spring or green onions
minced |
|
3 | medium |
garlic cloves
pressed |
* |
1 | medium |
tomatoes
ripe, seeds removed and chopped |
|
45 | ml |
lemon juice
fresh |
|
1 | x |
olive oil, extra-virgin
to taste |
* |
59 | ml |
feta cheese
optional |
|
1 | small |
romaine lettuce
head chopped, outer leaves removed, and discarded |
* |
1 | x |
salt and black pepper
to taste |
* |
0.5 | select one... |
avocados
|
* |
Directions
Mix all ingredients except lettuce and cheese in a bowl and season with salt & pepper to taste.
Serve on bed of chopped romaine lettuce and sprinkle with feta cheese.