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Low Fat Chick Pea and Tomato Salad

By Fiona Haynes, About.com

Chick Pea and Tomato Salad

Chick Pea and Tomato Salad

Fiona Haynes
This Chick Pea and Tomato salad is perfect for taking on picnics. Or add a little water-packed tuna, and enjoy a delicious lunch-time salad.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 15 1/2 ounce can chick peas (garbanzo beans), drained
  • 1 1/2 cups grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup sliced green onions
  • Juice of 1 large lemon
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh mint

Preparation:

Combine chick peas, tomatoes and onions in a medium-sized bowl. Combine lemon juice and olive oil. Drizzle over salad. Add chopped mint and toss well. Refrigerate or serve at room temperature.

Serves 4-6

Per Serving: Calories 175, Calories from Fat 33, Total Fat 3.6g (sat 0.5g), Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 334mg, Carbohydrate 25.4g, Fiber 5.8g, Protein 6.1g

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