Warm Zucchini Salad - Diabetic Friendly

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 cloved garlic
• crushed
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 12 cup canned chick-peas
• drained and rinsed (garbanzo beans)
• sea salt
• to taste
• fresh ground black pepper
• to taste
• 34 lb zucchini (about 3 cups)
• 3 romaine lettuce leaves
• washed and patted dry
• 14 cup feta cheese (optional)
• 1 12 teaspoons fresh parsley
• minced fine (optional)

Instructions

1. Mix lemon juice and crushed garlic together.
2. Add oil and whisk thoroughly.
3. Add chickpeas, salt, and pepper.
4. Slice zucchini into 1/2-inch rounds.
5. Blanch zucchini by bringing a pot half filled with water to a boil and add zucchini.
6. Let water come back to a boil and simmer for 1 to 2 minutes.
7. Drain and toss in dressing.
8. Serve on a bed of lettuce leaves.
9. Top with feta cheese and parsley,if desired.