Lemon Pepper Garbanzo Salad

This lowfat, colorful salad is the perfect accompaniment to grilled chicken, steak or burgers. 

Makes 6 cups

PREP TIME: 20 minutes 
CHILL  TIME:  60 minutes 

1 can (15 ounce) garbanzo beans, drained
1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup celery, diagonally cut in 1/4-inch slices
1 cup red bell pepper, finely chopped
1 cup green bell pepper, finely chopped
1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon dehydrated minced garlic
2 teaspoons lemon pepper seasoning
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons dried cilantro
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons lime juice
1-1/2 tablespoons olive oil

Combine beans, celery, peppers and red onion in a large serving bowl. 

Mix garlic, lemon pepper, cumin, cilantro, vinegar, lime juice and olive oil in a separate bowl.  Pour over bean and pepper mixture; stir to thoroughly combine.  Cover; chill a minimum of 1 hour to blend flavors. 

RECIPE NOTE:  Garbanzo beans are also known as chick peas.

Nutrition information per serving (1 cup): calories 147; total fat 5 g; saturated fat 0 g; cholesterol 0 mg; sodium 477 mg; total carbohydrate 20 g; dietary fiber 6 g; protein 6 g