Mozzarella, Tomato and Chickpea Salad

This salad takes just 5 minutes to prepare and is packed with nutrients. It makes a colorful side dish or you can serve it as a light entrée for lunch or dinner.

This Recipe Serves 4

Ingredients

2.5 ounces fresh mozzarella balls, drained
1 cup cherry tomatoes
1 cup no-salt-added canned chickpeas
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt, to taste
Freshly ground pepper, to taste
12 ounces fresh baby spinach

Instructions

1. Combine mozzarella balls, tomatoes, and chickpeas in a medium bowl. Add olive oil. Stir, taste, and add salt and pepper to taste.

2. Wash spinach, and layer it in the bottom of a serving bowl. Arrange 1/2 cup of mozzarella-tomato-chickpea mixture on top of spinach. Serve at room temperature.

Source: http://www.diabetes.org/mfa-recipes/recipes/mozzarella-tomato-and.html#sthash.V19U7R4g.dpuf

Sripathi R. Kethu, M.D. FACG.

Dr Kethu is a Gastroenterologist in Dallas.

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