Herbed Chickpea Salad

Fresh spring herbs tossed with fresh vegetables and chickpeas makes a quick and versatile salad. MORE+ LESS-

By Macheesmo

May 22, 2017

Ingredients

can (16 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed

cup grape tomatoes, quartered

1/2

cup fresh peppers, chopped

clove garlic, minced

tablespoons fresh basil, minced

tablespoons fresh parsley, minced

1/3

cup feta cheese, crumbled

1/2

lemon juice only

tablespoons olive oil

pinch salt and pepper

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1

Drain chickpeas and rinse them well with cold water.
2

Chop tomatoes, peppers (you can use any kind really), and mince garlic. Add to a bowl with juice from 1/2 lemon.
3

Mince fresh herbs and add to bowl along with crumbled feta and chickpeas.
4

Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
5

Serve at room temperature or chill and serve. Keeps for days and gets better in the fridge!

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