Ultimate Greek Chopped Salad

Sure, we miss the feta cheese too, but the garbanzo beans add a delicious texture and protein to this simple salad.

Salad
1 head of Romaine lettuce, chopped
1 large hothouse cucumber, diced
2 tomatoes, diced, liquid removed
½ red bell pepper, diced
½ red onion, diced
¼ cup Kalamata olives, sliced
1 (15 oz) can low-sodium garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
Dressing
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil(omit for diabetics)
3 tbsp lemon juice
2 tsp garlic powder
1 ½ tsp salt
2 tsp onion powder
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried basil

1

In a small bowl whisk dressing ingredients and set aside.

2

Put vegetables and garbanzo beans in a large bowl and toss with salad dressing.

3

Eat immediately or refrigerate for at least an hour to let flavors meld.