SUPER SALAD!

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Yah, well, for Superbowl Sunday, I just had to, lol. This fabulous salad is just too good to be true. Cooking time is zero unless you cook your own garbanzo beans.

Provided by Elmotoo

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 15m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (16 ounce) bag broccoli slaw mix
1 cucumber, quartered lengthwise & thinly sliced
1 bunch scallion, chopped
1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks in juice, drained & juice reserved
1/2 cup sliced almonds
1/2 cup craisins
2 cups cooked garbanzo beans, divided (or 1 15oz can garbanzo beans, rinsed & drained)
2 garlic cloves, peeled
2 tablespoons tahini
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons dark sesame oil (roasted)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the brocoli slaw, cucumber, scallions, pineapple chunks, almonds, craisins & 1/2c cooked or canned garbanzo beans.
  • In a food processor, puree remaining 1 1/2c cooked or canned garbanzo beans and garlic cloves. Add tahini & process until smooth. Add soy sauce, lemon juice & sesame oil, and reserved pineapple juice. Puree until smooth & well blended. Use a spatula to scrape down sides.
  • Taste for seasoning. Add more lemon juice or soy sauce if needed.
  • Toss dressing with salad & enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 193.9, Fat 7.2, SaturatedFat 0.8, Sodium 552.9, Carbohydrate 29.8, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 13.4, Protein 5.5

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