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5-Minute Greek Garbanzo Bean Salad

Using canned garbanzo beans makes this Mediterranean-style salad an easy addition to your Healthiest Way of Eating. And you will also be enjoying a rich source of health-promoting dietary fiber.

Prep and Cook Time: 5 minutes Ingredients: 1 15 oz can garbanzo beans, preferably organic or 2 cups cooked 2 medium cloves garlic, minced or pressed 1 medium tomato, diced 1/2 medium red onion, chopped 2 TBS parsley, chopped 1 TBS fresh lemon juice 3 TBS extra virgin olive oil salt and pepper to taste Optional: 1/4 cup feta cheese 6 sliced kalamata olives 1 tsp rosemary

Directions:

1. Press or mince garlic and let sit for at least 5 minutes to bring out its hidden health benefits.
2. Drain liquid from garbanzo beans and rinse under cold running water; this helps prevent intestinal gas.
3. Combine all ingredients with lemon juice, olive oil, and salt and pepper to taste.

Serves 2

Nutritional Profile

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5-minute Greek Garbanzo Bean Salad 1.00 serving 234.18 grams 378.22 calories Nutrient Amount %DV Nutrient Density World's Healthiest Foods Rating dietary fiber 8.29 g 33.2 1.6 good World's Healthiest Foods Rating Rule excellent DV>=75% OR Density>=7.6 AND DV>=10% very good DV>=50% OR Density>=3.4 AND DV>=5% good DV>=25% OR Density>=1.5 AND DV>=2.5%

In-Depth Nutritional Profile for 5-Minute Greek Garbanzo Bean Salad

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