5-Minute Greek Garbanzo Bean Salad

If you don't have time to cook your beans canned garbanzo beans (BPA- free) makes this Mediterranean-style salad an easy addition to your Healthiest Way of Eating.

Prep and Cook Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked or 1 15 oz can garbanzo beans (BPA-free), preferably organic
• 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