Greek Chickpea Salad
Yield: 6 servings
Source: "The New Family Cookbook For People With Diabetes"
One (15-oz) can chick-peas (garbanzo beans),
rinsed and drained
1 small tomato, seeded and chopped
1/2 cup diced peeled cucumber
2 green onions with green tops, sliced
1/4 cup coarsely chopped Italian parsley
2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup (1 ounce) crumbled feta cheese
1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
Combine the chick-peas, tomato, cucumber, onions,
and parsley in a medium bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar and oil;
pour over the bean mixture and toss well to mix. Just
before serving, sprinkle the salad with cheese and pepper.
Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/2 cup):
Calories: 132, Fat: 7 g, Cholesterol: 4 mg, Sodium: 120 mg,
Carbohydrate: 14 g, Dietary Fiber: 3 g, Sugars: 3 g,
Protein: 5 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Starch, 1 Fat