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MANDARIN CHICKPEA SALAD
Chickpeas pony up a wealth of iron while the vitamin C in the oranges and strawberries ensures that a good chunk of it gets past your gut






By Matthew G. Kadey, MS, RD | Photos by John Kelly



Serves 4
Ingredients
19-oz. can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed
10-oz. can mandarin orange segments, drained
1 cup sliced strawberries
2 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
2 Tbsp. olive oil
¼ cup sliced almonds
133 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
2 green onions, finely sliced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp. finely chopped fresh ginger
Chopped fresh parsley and light feta cheese (optional)

Directions
1. Place chickpeas in a large bowl. Add remaining ingredients and mix well.
2. Garnish with parsley and crumbled
feta cheese before serving if desired.

NUTRITION FACTS
(per serving): 286 calories, 9 g protein, 38 g carbs, 12 g fat, 8 g fiber, 7 g sugar, 202 mg sodium



     



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