Lemon & Herb Chickpea Salad

Canned beans are a great pantry staple for busy folks as you can quickly turn them into a tasty soup or salad such as this one. I always have a couple cans of beans in my cupboard and I have a couple of favorite brands that I know are never mushy when opened. This salad can be varied depending on your mood, but I through my version together for my husband for lunch last week using up some vegetables in my refrigerator. You can use cucumbers in place of the zucchini, and raw fennel is always a nice addition as well. For the fresh herbs, I used mint, basil, garlic chives and parsley, but feel free to use whichever fresh herbs you prefer.

• Chickpeas are a fat free source of protein, are high in fiber & B vitamins.
• Zucchini is high in fiber, water, vitamin A, vitamin C and potassium which boost your immune system and promote the health of your heart, skin, lungs and eyes.