A full cup of coarsely chopped fresh mint leaves makes this a very refreshing salad when you are grilling meat, fish or poultry. Although there are more than 100 varieties of mint, spearmint is the best to grow for everyday cooking.
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4 medium tomatoes, finely chopped (about 1¼ pounds)
2 small cucumbers, peeled, seeded and finely chopped
1 medium onion, finely chopped
One 15-ounce can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
¼ cup fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Kosher salt, optional
Freshly ground pepper
1 cup coarsely chopped fresh mint
Crisp lettuce leaves for lining the serving dish
Calories 130
Total fat 4.5g
Saturated fat 0.5g
Protein 4g
Carbohydrates 20g
Dietary fiber 4g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 170mg
Potassium 408mg
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