Mediterranean Chopped Salad

By ccavaletti

Ingredients

• 1 (15-1/2 oz) chick peas, drained, rinsed, and patted dry
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp coarsely ground pepper
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 romaine lettuce hearts, chopped
• 1 (12 oz) jar roasted red bell peppers, drained and coarsely chopped
• 1/2 c golden raisins
• 1/3 c bottled balsamic vinaigrette
• 1/4 c chopped fresh basil
• 3 oz goat cheese, crumbled

Preparation

Step 1

Saute chickpeas, salt, and pepper in hot oil in a skillet over medium-high heat 8 minutes.

Stir in garlic, and cook 30 seconds to 1 minute or until chickpeas are golden brown. Remove from heat, and let stand 10 minutes.

Toss together romaine lettuce, chickpea mixture, and remaining ingredients.

Serve immediately.

From Southern Living, March 2010