Moroccan Chickpea Salad

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13PointsPlus Value

Prep time: 30 min

Cook time: 5 min

Other time: 0 min

Serves: 4

Who says salad isn’t satisfying enough for dinner? This fill-you-up recipe is packed with fiber-rich vegetables, chickpeas, nuts and raisins, all tossed together.

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Ingredients

2 small whole wheat pita(s)

1 cup(s) plain fat free yogurt

2 Tbsp olive oil

1 tsp lemon zest, grated

1 1/2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice

1 1/2 tsp minced garlic

1 tsp table salt

1/2 tsp ground cumin

30 oz canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed

2 large fresh tomato(es), ripe, diced (about 2 1/2 cups)

1 large sweet red pepper(s), diced (about 1 1/4 cups)

1 large yellow pepper(s), diced (about 1 1/4 cups)

1 cup(s) shredded carrot(s)

1/2 cup(s) uncooked scallion(s), sliced

1/2 cup(s) mint leaves, fresh, cut into slivers (or chopped)

8 leaf/leaves (large) lettuce, green leaf-variety

1/4 cup(s) raisins

1/4 cup(s) sliced almonds, toasted

Instructions

Preheat oven to 475°F. Cut each pita into 6 wedges and place on a baking sheet. Bake until “chips” are crisp, about 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together yogurt, oil, lemon zest and juice, garlic, salt and cumin seeds until blended. Add chickpeas, tomatoes, peppers, carrots, scallions and mint; toss to mix and coat.
Line each of 4 plates with 2 lettuce leaves; top each with 2 cups of salad mixture and place 3 pita wedges on top. Sprinkle each serving with 1 tablespoon each of raisins and almonds; serve.

Notes

You could easily substitute chopped cilantro or parsley for the mint if you prefer.

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erikacan
2/1/2011 1:45:14 PM

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Tangy and fresh. This recipe is easy to make and very filling.

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athia37
1/13/2011 10:15:42 AM

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another winner !!! and a good lunch packer...Love the zesty yogurt with mint.

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Moroccan Chickpea Salad

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