A zesty and refreshing summer salad that combines all the great Mediterranean flavors! INGREDIENTS: 2 (15 oz.) cans garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed 1/2 lb. Feta cheese, cubed 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 1/2 cup fresh parsley, coarsely chopped 5 tablespoons olive oil 1 lemon, juiced 1 clove...Read More

This colorful, healthy salad traces its origins to Pakistan and India. We especially enjoy it as a main-course summer salad, sometimes adding diced mango or sweet summer tomatoes. INGREDIENTS: 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/3 cup freshly squeezed lime juice 1 tablespoon sugar 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped 1/4 teaspoon cayenne 1 cup pomegranate seeds 2...Read More

This versatile falafel-flavored chickpea patty is loaded with flavor and is one of our all-time favorites. With a few slight changes in spices and sauces, the recipe easily adapts to Middle Eastern, Indian, or even Mexican cuisine. Add a few crunchy elements for texture, such as sunflower seeds or grated carrot, when the mood strikes....Read More

Here is a protein-packed, stick-to-your-ribs winter salad full of bright California flavor that is healthy and tasty. Double the recipe and enjoy it for lunch the next day.  INGREDIENTS: 1 15-oz can chickpeas (or 2 cups cooked), drained and rinsed 2 cups fresh spinach (packed) 1/4 cup red onion, chopped finely 3 tablespoons lime juice...Read More