Chickpeas, also called garbonzo beans, are a good protein source, but you can increase the protein level by adding tuna, cooked meat, diced or crumbled cheese or nuts such as walnuts, almonds or peanuts.

Ingredients:

1 can of chickpeas – drained.
handful of green onions (scallions)
1 whole freash tomato
1 large sprig of parsley
Lemon juice of about half a lemon
Olive Oil

Instructions:

Drain a can of chick peas and pour into a small salad bowl. Chop up the parsely, tomato, and green onions to add to chickpeas in the bowl. Squeeze lemon juice over everything and douse with oil. Toss until well coated.
For added flavor add some fresh herbs from your herb garden.