Garbanzo Bean Salad Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time5 MinCooking Time10 Min
Ready In15 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexHealthyCuisine
CourseMethod
DishVegetarian
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 Garbanzo beans1/2 pound, dried
 Celery1/2 Cup (16 tbs), chopped
 Green bell pepper1/2 Cup (16 tbs), chopped
 Green onions1/2 Cup (16 tbs), sliced
 Parsley1/4 Cup (16 tbs), chopped
 1 jar (2 ounces) diced pimento, drained
 2/3 cup reduced-calorie Italian salad dressing
 Pepper1/4 Teaspoon
 Lettuce leaves

Directions

Sort and wash beans.
In a large heavy saucepan place beans.
Add enough water to cover by 2 inches.
Let stand overnight.
Drain.
Add water to cover.
Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; reduce heat.
Cover.
Simmer for 1 hour or until beans are tender.
Drain and cool.
In a large bowl combine beans, celery, green pepper, green onions, parsley and pimento.
Add salad dressing and pepper; mix well.
Cover.
Chill for several hours to overnight, stirring occasionally.
On salad plates arrange lettuce leaves.
Onto lettuce leaves spoon salad using slotted spoon.
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