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.

Makes 4 servings, generous 1/2 cup each

ACTIVE TIME: 15 minutes

TOTAL TIME: 15 minutes

EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy

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

1. Place onion in a medium bowl, cover with cold water and let soak for 10 minutes. Drain well and place in a salad bowl.
2. Add chickpeas, parsley, lemon juice, oil and capers; stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Serve on lettuce leaves.

NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per serving: 201 calories; 5 g fat (1 g sat, 3 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 33 g carbohydrate; 7 g protein; 6 g fiber; 361 mg sodium; 298 mg potassium.
Nutrition bonus: Vitamin C (32% daily value).
2 Carbohydrate Servings
Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 fat