What's for dinner? Mediterranean Crunch Salad

Mediterranean Crunch Salad

A quick and easy salad featuring the bold flavors of the Mediterranean.

Ingredients

1 (15-ounce) can no salt-added garbanzo beans

1 cucumber, chopped

1 cup small broccoli florets

1 cup grape tomatoes, halved

1 cup finely sliced kale, tough stems removed

1/2 cup finely chopped red onion

2 tablespoons finely chopped Kalamata olives

3 tablespoons red wine vinegar (I substituted balsamic vinegar)

1 small garlic clove, minced

1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme

Method

Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Chill at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition

Per serving: 130 calories (35 from fat), 4g total fat, 0g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 140mg sodium, 21g total carbohydrate (5g dietary fiber, 3g sugar), 6g protein

My daughter and I have recently started the Jullian Michaels Ripped in 30 series. It is awesome.

We are on week 1 and have enjoyed it so far. The video series is in s step wise process so we do not "overdo it" early and give up like most of us would do. There is a meal plan, online, that is great, however, some of the ingredients are hard to find around my small "po-dunk" town. Anyway, I will journal about our progress. My daughter is really excited about this time together and our dietary changes. Let's hope it continues!!!