Garbanzo and Green Olive Salad
1 cup large pimiento-stuffed green olives, drained and sliced
1 16-ounce cans garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1/2 cup thinly sliced celery
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
Dressing:
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Kosher salt, to taste
Romaine lettuce, washed, dried, chilled and shredded
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- Toss together the olives and garbanzos.
- Toss in the onions, celery, garlic and parsley.
- Whisk together the oil, lemon zest and juice and pepper. Season to taste.
- Toss into the salad.
- Spoon onto the shredded lettuce and garnish with the tomato halves.
Serves 8.