Food For Fitness: Mediterranean Crunch Salad

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Hello, delicious.  Bring the flavor of the Mediterranean to your table with this colorful dish.  

Warning: if you try Joe's Workout of the Week, or if you regularly crush bootcamp or group training classes, make sure you have this nutrient rich dish on hand. You're going to need it.  Everyone should eat like this, not just personal trainers!  :)

Mediterranean Crunch Salad

Serves 4

Ingredients

1 (15-ounce) can no salt-added garbanzo beans

1 cucumber, chopped

1 cup small broccoli florets

1 cup grape tomatoes, halved

1 cup finely sliced kale, tough stems removed

1/2 cup finely chopped red onion

2 tablespoons finely chopped Kalamata olives

3 tablespoons red wine vinegar

1 small garlic clove, minced

1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme

Directions

Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Chill at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition

Per serving: 130 calories (35 from fat), 4g total fat, 0g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 140mg sodium, 21g total carbohydrate (5g dietary fiber, 3g sugar), 6g protein