Garbanzo Salad
Makes 4 servings

Prep Time: 10 min.
Chill Time: 1 hr.

Ingredients

• 1 – can (16 ounces) garbanzos, rinsed and drained

• 1 – small onion, minced

• 2 – tablespoons parsley, minced

• 2 – medium carrots, diced and cooked

• 1/4 - cup olive oil

• 2 – tablespoons vinegar

• 1 – teaspoon salt

• 1 – teaspoon pepper

• 8 – lettuce leaves, washed and dried

• 1/2 - cup green olives, sliced

• 2 – hard-boiled eggs, quartered

• 1/4 - cup mayonnaise

Directions

1. In a mixing bowl, mix the garbanzos, onion, parsley, carrots, oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper.  

2. Cover with plastic wrap and place in refrigerator 1 hour to chill.

3. Place leaves on 4 salad plates, and spoon the chilled mixture into each.  

4. Garnish with olives and eggs, and serve with mayonnaise on the side.

Picnicking & Tailgating

This can be done a day or two ahead.  Place the chilled mixture in the ice chest when ready to leave for your picnic or tailgate function.  Put lettuce in a bowl and place in ice chest.  Place the olives, the eggs, and the mayonnaise in their own containers and into the ice chest.  At the site, take a paper or foam bowl and fix the salad.