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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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

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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.