Warm Zucchini Salad - Diabetic Friendly
photo by sjkotylak
- Ready In:
- 15mins
- Ingredients:
- 10
- Serves:
-
2
ingredients
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 cloved garlic, crushed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1⁄2 cup canned chick-peas, drained and rinsed (garbanzo beans)
- sea salt, to taste
- fresh ground black pepper, to taste
- 3⁄4 lb zucchini (about 3 cups)
- 3 romaine lettuce leaves, washed and patted dry
- 1⁄4 cup feta cheese (optional)
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons fresh parsley, minced fine (optional)
directions
- Mix lemon juice and crushed garlic together. Add oil and whisk thoroughly.
- Add chickpeas, salt, and pepper.
- Slice zucchini into 1/2-inch rounds.
- Blanch zucchini by bringing a pot half filled with water to a boil and add zucchini. Let water come back to a boil and simmer for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Drain and toss in dressing.
- Serve on a bed of lettuce leaves. Top with feta cheese and parsley,if desired.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
kitty.rock
Orlando, Florida