Red, White, and Yahoo!

By LynneC

Ingredients

• 1 can (19 oz/540 ml) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved (about 2 cups)
• 1 cup mini fresh mozzarella balls, halved (4 oz/113 g - see tip below)
• 1/3 cup minced red onions
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Details

Servings 5
Adapted from recipes.sparkpeople.com

Preparation

Step 1

* Place ingredients in a large bowl in the order listed and mix will. May be served immediately,
or salad can stand at room temperature for up to 1 hour before serving. Since tomatoes tend to
lose their flavour when refrigerated, we recommend you add them at the last minute if you're
preparing this salad in advance.

Tip: Look for fresh mini mozzarella balls, called "mini bocconcini", in small, cottage-cheese-like
containers where you buy specialty cheeses at your grocery store or ask for them at the deli-cheese
counter. Fresh mozzarella is completely different than regular mozzarella. It's very soft, white,
and mild, and we know you'll love it!

Makes 5 Servings

Number of Servings: 5

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MRS_WHALE.