Sophie's Super Easy Chickie-Pea and Mato Salad

Name: Sophie's Super Easy Chickie-Pea and Mato Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 3-4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained; 10 black olives, roughly chopped; 2 green onions, sliced; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (dried will work also); 2 tablespoons lemon juice (I used fresh squeezed); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/4 teaspoon sweet paprika; 1/8 teaspoon smoked paprika; salt and pepper; 2 roma tomatoes, sliced; 1 sprig parsley (optional garnish); lemon wedge (optional garnish)

Submitted by Tinkerbell

"A refreshing, flavorful salad with just a hint of smokiness. My 3 year old and I were looking to make a quick and healthy lunch with what we had on hand. This was the tasty result. We've been experimenting with garbanzo beans (chickpeas) over the last year and she giggles whenever we eat them because her pronunciation is "chickie-peas". Since she helped create this dish and then had two helpings, I named it after her. :)"

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Ready In:: 15mins
Ingredients:: 12
Serves:: 3-4

ingredients

1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
10 black olives, roughly chopped
2 green onions, sliced
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (dried will work also)
2 tablespoons lemon juice (I used fresh squeezed)
1 tablespoon olive oil
¹⁄₄ teaspoon sweet paprika
¹⁄₈ teaspoon smoked paprika
salt and pepper
2 roma tomatoes, sliced
1 sprig parsley (optional garnish)
lemon wedge (optional garnish)

directions

Pour garbanzo beans into a small bowl and mash with a fork until about half of the beans are broken up.
Add the rest of the ingredients and stir well to combine.
Place a few tomato slices on each plate and top with salad mixture. Garnish with a bit of extra parsley and a lemon wedge or twist, if desired.

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Reviews

This made a great accompaniment to gyros. This recipe makes a great alternative to hummus! I love g-beans and like this clean recipe. I added a little chili oil for zing.

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