~ Chickpea and Rice Salad ~

Ingredients:

For the Rice:

1 cup uncooked rice

½ cup – instant buckwheat roasted oats

1 tsp. Vegeta all-purpose seasoning

For the Salad:

29 oz. can of chickpeas – drained

6.5 oz. jar of marinated artichoke hearts – with marinade

1 clove of garlic – chopped

½  medium to small red onion – chopped

3 stalks celery - chopped

Healthy handful of Italian parsley – chopped

Juice of ½ lemon

1 tsp. brown sugar

½ tsp ground cumin

½ tsp. salt

¼ tsp. black pepper

Prepare the rice and buckwheat as directed or in a rice-cooker with a teaspoon of the Vegeta all-purpose seasoning.

Combine all of the ingredients for the salad in a bowl.  Add the rice and buckwheat and toss.

This is a wonderful addition to a barbecue or any meal.

With Love,

Catherine

xo