This tasty salad is easy to put together and is full of flavor. Perfect to bring to a potluck or as a light meal.

Preparation Time: 15 Minutes
Cooking Time: 10 To 15 Minutes

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup onions, chopped
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 2 teaspoons dry oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 cup canned kidney beans, red, drained
• 1 15-ounce can chickpeas (garbanzos), drained
• 1 medium tomato, diced
• 2 cups lettuce
• 1/2 cup cheddar cheese

Directions:

1. Cook ground beef and onions in a large skillet until the beef no longer remains pink. Drain.
2. Stir chili powder, oregano, and cumin into beef mixture; cook for 1 minute.
3. Add beans, chickpeas, and tomatoes. Mix gently to combine.
4. Combine lettuce and cheese in large serving bowl. Portion lettuce and cheese onto 4 plates. Add 1 cup of beef mixture on top of lettuce and cheese.

Servings: 4 (about 1/2 cup beef mixture, 1/2 cup lettuce and cheese mixture).

Per Serving:
Calories: 485
Total fat: 22 grams
Saturated fat: 9 grams
Cholesterol: 98 milligrams
Sodium: 411 milligrams