Garbanzo and Roasted Pepper Salad

Garbanzo Bean and Roasted Pepper Salad

No matter how cold it is I still enjoy a salad. This one is simple and with the addition of a roasted sweet pepper it has a slightly smoky taste. It can be served as a side salad or even as a vegetarian main dish. 

Garbanzo Bean and Roasted Pepper Salad

1 or 2 roasted sweet peppers, drained and chopped- Any color is fine. I used yellow peppers

2 (15 oz.) cans garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed

1/2 c. sliced green onion

1/2 c. chopped celery

1 clove garlic, minced

1 T. fresh chopped parsley or 1 t. dried

3 T. oil

3 T. lime or lemon juice

salt and pepper to taste

lettuce leaves

Combine peppers, beans, onion and celery in bowl. Combine seasonings with oil and juice in jar with tight fitting lid and shake well. Toss over pepper mixture to coat well. Chill several hours and serve on bed of lettuce. Serves 3-4.