Mediterranean Chickpea & Black Bean Salad | Heart Healthy

Ingredients

• 2 whole wheat pitas (6-inch diameter), cut into bite-size pieces
• 2 garlic cloves, peeled
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• Black pepper to taste
• 1 cup cooked black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 pint cherry tomatoes, quartered
• 1/2 cucumber, peeled and diced
• 1 cup sliced Romaine lettuce
• 2 scallions, chopped
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 3 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• 3 Tbsp chopped fresh mint