ASPARAGUS CHICKPEA SALAD

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Enjoy great flavor with this Asparagus Chickpea Salad. Add Monterey Jack cheese and Italian dressing to this zesty Asparagus Chickpea Salad.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Home

Time 15m

Yield 10 servings, 3/4 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 lb. fresh asparagus, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 can (15 oz.) chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained, rinsed
1 red onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup)
4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) KRAFT Monterey Jack Cheese, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
1/2 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh mint leaves

Steps:

Bring water to boil in medium saucepan. Add asparagus; cook 3 min. or until crisp-tender. Drain; immediately immerse asparagus in ice water. Cool completely; drain. Place in large bowl.
Add remaining ingredients; toss lightly.
Serve immediately. Or, cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 150 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 5 g