CHICKPEA COCONUT SALAD

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Garbanzo beans get a lift when tossed with grated coconut, fresh cilantro, and lemon juice. Serve this salad alongside your favorite curry or at your next barbeque. My mom made this all summer long!

Provided by vburrito

Time 2h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans (chickpeas), rinsed and drained
⅓ cup freshly grated coconut
1 teaspoon chopped green chile peppers
⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 teaspoons lemon juice
½ teaspoon salt

Steps:

Combine garbanzo beans, coconut, green chile peppers, and cilantro in a large bowl. Stir in lemon juice, and season with salt. Refrigerate for 2 hours before serving for best flavor.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 108.8 calories, Carbohydrate 17.3 g, Fat 3.1 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 503.2 mg, Sugar 0.6 g