Diabetic-Friendly Chickpea Salad

Looking for the perfect dish with dinner tonight? Try this delicious chickpea salad as a side or snack for great blood sugar control! This well-balanced meal contains all the key components for great blood sugar control--carbohydrates paired with healthy fat (unsaturated fat), fiber and protein.

CHICKPEA SALAD

INGREDIENTS

• 1 – 15.5 oz can garbanzo beans (chickpeas)
• 1 large English cucumber
• 1 – 10 oz container Cherry Tomatoes
• 1/3 cup crumbled Feta Cheese
• 4 TBSP Balsamic vinaigrette
• Salt to taste
• Ground Black Pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

1. Drain and rinse garbanzo in a strainer
2. Slice English cucumber into bite size pieces
3. Cut cherry tomatoes in half
4. In a large mixing bowl, combine chick peas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, feta cheese and balsamic vinaigrette
5. Salt and pepper to taste
6. Mix all ingredients
7. Serve cold and ENJOY!

* Makes roughly five cups

Nutritional Information (per cup):

• Calories: 155
• Carbohydrate: 17 g
• Protein: 6 g
• Fat: 7 g

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To learn more, or to schedule a diabetes education appointment, call 440-816-5726, or to schedule a nutrition appointment, call 440-816-2796.