Greek Salad Spread

Name: Greek Salad Spread
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: ½ cup chickpeas (garbanzo beans); ¼ tsp. garlic powder; 1 tomato, seeded, chopped and divided; ¼ cup Kalamata olives, divided; 1 pkg. Neufchatel cheese, softened; 1 tsp. dried oregano leaves; 1 tsp. lemon zest; 1 Tbsp. fresh parsley; TRISCUIT Crackers

Kalamata olives, tomatoes, chickpeas and lemon are the Greek flavors highlighted in this creamy spread. Serve on TRISCUIT Crackers for a hearty appetizer.

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Servings:

Makes 12 servings, 2 Tbsp. spread and 6 crackers each.

Ingredient list

½ cup rinsed canned chickpeas (garbanzo beans)
¼ tsp. garlic powder
1 tomato, seeded, chopped and divided
¼ cup chopped pitted Kalamata olives, divided
1 pkg. (8 oz.) Neufchatel cheese, softened
1 tsp. dried oregano leaves
1 tsp. lemon zest
1 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
TRISCUIT Crackers

Directions

Cook chickpeas and garlic powder in small skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium-high heat 5 min. or until chickpeas are golden brown, stirring frequently. Cool completely.

Reserve 2 Tbsp. chickpeas for later use; chop remaining chickpeas. Reserve 2 Tbsp. tomatoes and 1 Tbsp. olives for garnish.

Mix Neufchatel cheese, chopped chickpeas, oregano, lemon zest and parsley in medium bowl until blended. Add remaining tomatoes and olives; mix well.

Spoon Neufchatel mixture into serving dish; top with reserved chickpeas, tomatoes and olives.

Serve with crackers.

Recipe Tips

Make Ahead
The chickpeas can be cooked with the garlic powder ahead of time. Cool, then refrigerate up to 3 days before using as directed.
Substitute
Substitute 2 tsp. chopped fresh oregano for the dried oregano.
Special Extra
Garnish with fresh oregano leaves before serving.

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