15 Minute Greek Garbanzo Bean Salad

Contributed By: michelleschmidt
www.whfoods.com

This high protein, fresh tasting, vegetarian salad is very quick and easy to prepare. In fact it can be made in just 15 minutes from start to finish, and can be kept for a few days in the refrigerator, getting more flavorful as it marinates longer. Using fresh herbs and a small amount extra virgin olive oil makes this a healthier salad than many of those with high fat dressings without losing flavor.

Ingredients

1 15 oz	Can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
2/3 cup	Minced scallion
3	Medium cloves garlic, pressed
1	Medium ripe tomato, seeds removed and chopped
3	Medium ribs celery diced about 1/2 inch pieces
3 tbs	Fresh lemon juice
2½ tbs	Chopped fresh mint
3 tbs	Chopped fresh parsley
	Extra virgin olive oil to taste
*(optional) ¼ cup	Feta cheese
1	Small head chopped romaine lettuce, outer leaves removed, and discarded
	Salt & cracked black pepper to taste