Wednesday, June 2, 2010

Gonzo Garbanzo Salad



Ingredients

14 oz. can garbanzo beans (chickpeas) rinsed and drained
1/4 cup low-fat Italian salad dressing
15 oz. can mandarin oranges in juice, drained
1/4 cup honey-roasted peanuts
1/4 cup shredded carrots
1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
2 scallions, chopped
1 tsp. salt-free lemon-pepper seasoning
1 tbs. chopped fresh basil or parsley

Directions

In a bowl, mix together everything but the oranges and peanuts. Mix in the oranges. Scatter the peanuts before serving.

Source: A Man, A Can, A Plan: A Second Helping, Rodale, 2007.

I did some substitutions. Instead of Italian dressing I used red wine vinaigrette. Also, instead of lemon-pepper I used pepper and lemon zest. Left out the red bell pepper because I did not have one.

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