Chickpeas (Garbanzo Beans) Salad

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Whenever I make salads, I add legumes as a protein source. Nutty flavor of chick peas goes well combined with sour green apple and colored peppers.
Garbanzo beans (chickpeas) are a very good source of folic acid, fiber, and protein.  They are also a good source of protein, as well as minerals such as iron, copper, zinc and magnesium. As a good source of fiber, garbanzo beans can help lower cholesterol and  improve blood sugar levels. This makes them a great food especially for diabetics and insulin-resistant individuals. When served with high quality grains, garbanzo beans are an extremely-low-fat, complete protein food.  
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IngredientsServes 2-3
100g boiled chickpeas¼ of each red, yellow and green peppers, thinly sliced1 green granny smith apple, diced1 red onion, thinly sliced½ of Japanese cucumber, thinly sliced2 red chilies, halved and sliced50g pitted black olives                                                                50g cherry tomatoes, halved
For Dressing2 tbsp low fat yogurt (optional)2 tbsp olive oil1 tsp minced garlic and ginger1 tbsp lemon juice1 tsp dried parsleyPinch of salt and pepper

Method
Mix all the dressing ingredients, set them aside.
Add all vegetables to a large salad bowl, drizzle dressing over the vegetables. Mix well with wooden spoon, serve immediately.
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