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Dietitian's tip: Garbanzos — also known as chickpeas — and black beans are an excellent source of soluble fiber, the type of fiber that can help control blood cholesterol and blood sugar levels.
Serves 6
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1/3 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- Ground black pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 can (15 ounces) garbanzos, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 medium red onion, diced
- 6 lettuce leaves
- 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
For the vinaigrette
Directions
To make the vinaigrette, in a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, parsley, garlic and pepper. While whisking, slowly add the olive oil. Set aside.
In a large bowl, combine the beans and onion. Pour the vinaigrette over the mixture and toss gently to mix well and coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate until served.
To serve, put 1 lettuce leaf on each plate. Divide the salad among the individual plates and garnish with chopped celery. Serve immediately.
Nutritional analysis per serving
| Serving size: About 1/2 cup | |||
| Calories | 218 | Sodium | 170 mg |
| Total fat | 10 g | Total carbohydrate | 25 g |
| Saturated fat | 1 g | Dietary fiber | 6 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g | Sugars | 0 g |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7 g | Protein | 7 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | ||
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