Chickpea (Garbanzo Bean) and Beet Salad Recipe
Ingredients
- 15 – 16 oz. Chickpeas (Garbanzo Beans), canned or cooked
- olive oil
- salt
- seasoning (garlic powder, turmeric, paprika, or other blends) OPTIONAL
- pickled or roasted beets (I prefer the acidity of the pickled beets to balance the creaminess of the chickpeas)
- romaine lettuce*
- cucumbers, sliced
- other vegetables as desired OPTIONAL**
- 4 oz. mozzarella cheese, shredded
- Parmesan cheese, shredded OPTIONAL
- Salad Dressing (Italian, oil/vinegar, ranch, Amish sweet and sour, whatever you prefer)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 1459g | |
| Calories 1720 | |
| Calories from Fat 425 | 25% |
| Total Fat 47.9g | 60% |
| Saturated Fat 15.7g | 63% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 63mg | 21% |
| Sodium 3743mg | 156% |
| Potassium 2448mg | 70% |
| Total Carbs 247.58g | 66% |
| Dietary Fiber 51.2g | 171% |
| Sugars 5.48g | 4% |
| Protein 83.51g | 134% |
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