Courtesy of Akin's Natural Foods http://www.akins.com

Mediterranean Vegetable & Walnut Salad Diet Type: Dairy Free Cooking Time: Under 15 minutes Ingredients:   1/2 cup chopped walnuts   1/2 cup prepared, reduced-fat balsamic Vinaigrette dressing   1 tablespoon minced, pitted ripe olives   1 can no-salt-added chickpeas   1 red bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced   1 large carrot, peeled and cut into matchsticks   1 small red onion, thinly sliced   4 cups spinach   4 cups arugula leaves   Directions: Heat walnuts in a dry skillet over medium-high heat 1-2 minutes until walnuts are slightly toasted. Set aside and reserve. In a small bowl whisk together Vinaigrette and olives. Set aside and reserve. In a medium bowl combine chickpeas, bell pepper, carrot and onion; toss with 3 tablesoons Vinaigrette. Set aside and reserve. In a large bowl toss spinach and arugula with remaining Vinaigrette; divide equally among 6 salad plates. Top with vegetable mixture and sprinkle with walnuts. Servings: 6 Author: Walnut Marketing board

Nutrition Facts Serving Size: 1 Servings per Recipe: 6 Amount Per Serving  Calories 244 Calories from Fat 99  % Daily Value* Total Fat 11g 17%   Saturated Fat 1g 6%   Mono Fat 1g   Cholesterol 0mg 0% Sodium 488mg 20% Total Carbs 30g 10%   Dietary Fiber 7g 28%   Sugars 1g   Protein 8g   Iron 18% Calcium 10% Vitamin B-6 35% Vitamin C 57% Vitamin E 5% Vitamin A 62% Selenium 7% Manganese 60% Copper 20% Zinc 11% Potassium 14% Phosphorus 16% Magnesium 18% Pantothenic acid 5% Niacin 4% Riboflavin 6% Thiamin 7% Folate 34% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.