Prep: 20 min.
Cook: 0 min.This recipe serves:  8    
Preparation time:   20 minutes

 

Ingredients

 

2, 16-ounce cans chickpeas (garbanzo beans), rinsed and drained

3 plum tomatoes, diced

3 celery stalks, finely diced

3 scallions, sliced thinly 1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted and chopped

8 basil leaves, chiffonade (shredded)

1 tablespoon olive oil

juice of 3 lemons

salt to taste

freshly ground black pepper

 

Nutrition Facts

 

Serving Size 3/4 cup
Amount Per Serving

Calories 162
Total Fat 6 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Protein 5 g
Total Carbohydrate 25 g
Dietary Fiber 9 g
Sodium 452 mg

 

Percent Calories from Fat 30%
Percent Calories from Protein 13%
Percent Calories from Carbohydrate 57%

 

Cooking Instructions

 

1. Combine the chickpeas in a large bowl with the remaining ingredients. Toss well and taste for seasoning.

 

2. Serve at room temperature or chilled.

(This recipe can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator for up to three days.