Monday, November 7, 2011

Recipe of the Week: Chickpea & Tomato Red Pepper Salad

Each week we be bring you new recipes for delicious, nutritious meals, which will help you maintain a healthy lifestyle. This week's recipe:


Chickpea & Tomato Red Pepper Salad
Beans add loads of nutrients, including fiber, to meals. If you are using canned beans, rinse them to remove excess salt.

Ingredients
  • ¾ cup cooked chickpeas 
  • ½ cup chopped plum tomato 
  • 2 Tbsp chopped red or green bell pepper 
  • ¼ cup chopped parsley 
  • 2 Tbsp black olives, slivered

Directions
  1. Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and toss to combine. 
  2. Chill until served. 
  3. Serve with Tomato Red Pepper Salad Dressing (recipe below)

Tomato Red Pepper Salad Dressing (Per Serving)
  • 1 small (6 oz.) can tomato paste 
  • 1 whole roasted red pepper or pimento from a jar 
  • 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar 
  • 2 Tbsp water 
  • 1 clove garlic, chopped 
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 2 Tbsp black olives, slivered

Directions
  1. Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until well mixed. 

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