Minted Garbanzo Bean Salad

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This salad is high in protein and can be kept in your refrigerator for a few days, getting more flavorful as it marinates. It's great for lunch or dinner.

Prep and Cook Time: 15 minutes
Serves 4

Ingredients:
• 2 medium fresh tomatoes, seeds and excess pulp removed, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
• 2 cups peeled diced cucumber, (cut lengthwise and scoop out seeds) diced into about 1/2-inch pieces
• 1/2 medium onion, finely minced
• 2 medium cloves garlic, pressed
• 1 15 oz can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained well
• 3 TBS fresh lemon juice
• 2 1/2 TBS chopped fresh mint
• 2 TBS extra virgin olive oil
• Salt & cracked black pepper to taste
• 1 medium head romaine lettuce, use tender whole leaves for bed

Directions:
1. Mince onion and press garlic and let sit for 5 minutes to bring out their health-promoting benefits.
2. Mix all ingredients except lettuce together and chill. This is best if it chills for at least 15 minutes. Serve on a bed of lettuce.