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Chickpea Salad

PREP TIME  20 Min
READY IN    1 Hr 5 Min

Servings & Scaling

Original recipe yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

• 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed
• 1 cucumber, peeled and finely chopped
• 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
• 1/4 cup finely chopped sweet onion
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. In a large bowl, toss together chickpeas, cucumber, tomatoes, onion, garlic, parsley flakes, dried basil, and Parmesan cheese. Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar, and season to taste with salt. Toss until well combined, and adjust seasoning as needed. Cover and refrigerate at least 45 minutes before serving. Serve chilled. Weight loss is all about diet and exercise. Here are some simple recipes to get you started on your journey to a healthier you. All recipes are taken from respective sources.

Bourbon Chicken

"A favorite named after Bourbon Street in New Orleans, Louisiana and for the bourbon whiskey ingredient; although this dish, sold as Cajun-style cuisine in malls all over America, is reported to be nothing of the kind (not genuine Creole or Cajun fare)! Note: If you double the recipe, make sure that the chicken is still in a single layer. Laissez les bons temps rouler!"

Ingredients

Directions

1. Place chicken breasts in a 9x13 inch baking dish. In a small bowl combine the ginger, soy sauce, onion flakes, sugar, bourbon and garlic powder. Mix together and pour mixture over chicken. Cover dish and place in refrigerator. Marinate overnight.

2. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

3. Remove dish from refrigerator and remove cover. Bake in the preheated oven, basting frequently, for 1 1/2 hours or until chicken is well browned and juices run clear.

Note

The nutrition data for this recipe includes information for the full amount of the marinade ingredients. Depending on marinating time, ingredients, cooking method, etc., the actual amount of the marinade consumed will vary.