Broccoli Salad with Creamy Feta Dressing

Here is another recipe I promised you.  If you like Feta Cheese, you'll like this salad.

Makes: 4 servings, 1 cup each

Active Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

INGREDIENTS

• 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1/4 cup nonfat plain yogurt
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 8 ounces broccoli crowns, trimmed and finely chopped (about 3 cups)
• 1 7-ounce can chickpeas, rinsed
• 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper

PREPARATION

1. Whisk feta, yogurt, lemon juice, garlic and pepper in a medium bowl until combined.
2. Add broccoli, chickpeas and bell pepper; toss to coat. Serve at room temperature or chilled.

TIPS & NOTES

• Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day.

NUTRITION

Per serving: 122 calories; 3 g fat ( 2 g sat , 1 g mono ); 11 mg cholesterol; 18 g carbohydrates; 7 g protein;4 g fiber; 260 mg sodium; 324 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin C (140% daily value), Vitamin A (50% dv), Folate (22% dv), Calcium (15% dv).

Carbohydrate Servings: 1

Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat