Prince and Princess Salad

Ingredients:

1/2 Tbsp. lemon juice

pinch garlic powder

pinch dried basil

pinch black pepper

1 (15 oz.) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained

1 cup chopped tomato(es)

1 cup chopped green bell pepper

1 cup chopped red bell pepper

1/4 cup shredded mozarella cheese

Directions:

Rinse and drain chickpeas (garbanzo beans). Chop tomato and bell peppers. Combine lemon juice, garlic powder, basil and black pepper. Stir in chickpeas and vegetables. Chill. Serve plain or with pita bread, whole wheat bread or whole grain crackers, if desired.

Yield: 4 1/2 cups
Serving Size: 1/4 cup salad is 1/4 cup vegetable for a 3-5 year old at lunch/supper.
Credit: CACFP Menu Planning Guide, Team Nutrition