Mediterranean Salad

Mediterranean Salad

Ingredients:

• 1 head lettuce (green leaf, red leaf or romaine), cut into thin strips
• 1 chopped cucumber (peeled if desired)
• 1/2 cup tomatoes (chopped)
• 15.5 oz. canned, no-salt-added chickpeas (garbanzo beans) (drained, rinsed)
• 1/2 red onion (finely sliced)
• 1/2 cup crumbled, fat-free feta or shredded Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 tsp. black pepper
• 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
• 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
• 2 Tbsp. red wine or cider vinegar

Directions:

1. In a large bowl toss lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, chickpeas, cheese and onion.
2. In a small bowl whisk olive oil, vinegar, garlic powder and pepper.
3. Pour dressing over salad mixture and toss.