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Special Diet Information

Coumadin® (Warfarin)
This recipe is safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users.

Lactose
This recipe contains cheese and some of those who are lactose intolerant may be able to tolerate it.

Sodium
This is a low sodium recipe.

GERD / Acid Reflux
This recipe contains GERD triggers and those with GERD may wish to avoid it.

Gluten Sensitivity
This recipe is safe for those who are sensitive to gluten.

 

"He who spends time regretting the past loses the present and risks the future." -Quevedo, Spanish poet

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Because they pack so many great nutrients with great quality protein and carbohydrates, fiber, vitamins, and minerals, legumes make a fantastic base for salads. Add great quality veggies, a bit of cheese and olive oil and you have a perfect combination that can almost make a complete meal.

In this recipe the rich, salty and umami feta combines with the olive oil to create a rich and savory dressing. This is about as great a side dish as you can get. It goes fantastic with grilled fish or chicken. You can serve it cold and topped with a grilled piece of salmon (chilled or hot), for example. It is even good gently warmed in the microwave (about 60 seconds or so) alongside sauteed shrimp or chicken thighs.


 

Garbanzo and Feta Salad

Servings: 4 | Serving size: about 1 1/2 cups salad

Cooking Time: 30 Minutes (chill time is up to you)

This recipe can easily be multiplied, makes great leftovers, and keeps well in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.

Garbanzo and Feta Salad

Ingredients

Place the beans to a mixing bowl with the diced cucumber, pepper, shallot, capers, caper liquid, feta cheese, oregano, marjoram, lemon zest, olive oil, salt and pepper. 

Fold together until well mixed. 

Chill before serving. 

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: about 1 1/2 cups salad

Servings: 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories 442 Calories from Fat 117
% Daily Value
Total Fat 13g 17%
    Saturated Fat 3g 14%
    Monounsaturated Fat 6g
    Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 13mg 4%
Sodium 439mg 19%
Total Carbohydrates 66g 24%
    Dietary Fiber 16g 56%
    Sugars 20g
Protein 17g
Vitamin K 28 mcg