Chickpea & Red Onion Salad
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Slivered red onions, canned chickpeas and capers combine in a delightful Mediterranean-inspired salad. Make it a meal: Delightful served alongside grilled chicken thighs or shrimp kebobs.
4 servings, generous 1/2 cup each | Active Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup slivered red onion
- 1 19-ounce can chickpeas, rinsed
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon drained capers, rinsed and coarsely chopped
- Salt & freshly ground pepper, to taste
- Red leaf lettuce leaves
Preparation
- Place onion in a medium bowl, cover with cold water and let soak for 10 minutes. Drain well and place in a salad bowl.
- Add chickpeas, parsley, lemon juice, oil and capers; stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Serve on lettuce leaves.
Nutrition
Per serving : 201 Calories; 5 g Fat; 1 g Sat; 3 g Mono; 0 mg Cholesterol; 33 g Carbohydrates; 7 g Protein; 6 g Fiber; 361 mg Sodium; 298 mg Potassium
2 Carbohydrate Serving
Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 fat