Radish and Chickpea Salad

Ingredients:

• 1 bunch pink radish – about 6 radish cut into small pieces
• 1 can garbanzo beans drained and rinsed. About 1 1/2 – 2 cups
• 1 small shallot or onion finely chopped
• 1 garlic clove finely minced
• 2 stalks celery cut into small chunks
• 6-10 mint leaves finely chopped
• Crisp romaine lettuce cut into chunks (optional)
• Maple Syrup Vinaigrette

Directions:

• Make the dressing and set aside.
• In a bowl place the celery, radish, onions, garlic, mint, chickpeas, salt and pepper.
• Toss the vegetables with the dressing and place in the refrigerator to marinate.

• When ready to serve, place romaine lettuce in a bowl and top with chickpea and radish mixture. Garnish with mint leaves and serve right away.