Chickpea Salad

Ingredients

• 32 ounces canned chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
• 1 cup baby tomatoes (halved)
• 1 cup Persian or English cucumbers (1/4" thick slices)
• 1 cup red bell pepper ( 1/4" dice)
• 1/2 cup red onion (1/8" thick slices)
• 1/2 cup kalamata olives (sliced)
• 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
• 1 tablespoon sliced basil
• 1 tablespoon sliced mint
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Instructions

1. 1

   Assemble the Chickpea Salad – In a large bowl, add the chickpeas, tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, olives, feta, parsley, basil, and mint.

2. 2

   Make the Lemon Dressing – In a small bowl, whisk together lemon zest, lemon juice, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil and whisk until a thickened dressing forms.

3. 3

   To Serve – Pour the dressing over the salad. Gently stir to combine. If desired, garnish with more cheese and herbs.