Healthy and Refreshing Chickpea Salad II

This healthy and refreshing chickpea salad II is a perfect blend of flavors and textures. It is packed with protein, fiber, and nutrients, making it an ideal dish for vegetarians and health-conscious individuals. The combination of chickpeas, vegetables, and herbs creates a delicious salad that can be enjoyed as a main course or a side dish. With minimal preparation time, this recipe is perfect for a quick and easy meal option. It's also a great dish to bring to picnics or potlucks.

Ingredients

• 2 cans of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 cucumber, diced
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 1 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 tomato, diced
• 1/2 cup of Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
• 1/4 cup of fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/4 cup of fresh mint, chopped
• 1/4 cup of feta cheese, crumbled
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine the chickpeas, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, tomato, olives, parsley, and mint.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
3. Pour the dressing over the chickpea mixture and toss gently to combine.
4. Add the crumbled feta cheese and toss again.
5. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
6. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
7. Serve chilled and enjoy!

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