Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

Ingredients

• 2 cans chickpeas(paid link)
• 1 medium cucumber(paid link)
• ½ medium red onion(paid link)
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes(paid link)
• 1 medium bell pepper(paid link)
• ½ cup fresh parsley(paid link)
• ¼ cup fresh mint(paid link)
• ¼ cup lemon juice(paid link)
• ¼ cup olive oil(paid link)
• 1 clove garlic(paid link)
• ½ tsp salt(paid link)
• ¼ tsp black pepper(paid link)

Instructions

1. 1

   Rinse and drain the chickpeas. Chop the cucumber, red onion, and bell pepper. Halve the cherry tomatoes. Finely chop the fresh parsley and mint. Mince the garlic.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, combine the chickpeas, chopped cucumber, red onion, bell pepper, and cherry tomatoes.

3. 3

   In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.

4. 4

   Pour the dressing over the chickpea and vegetable mixture. Add the chopped parsley and mint. Toss gently to combine.

5. 5

   Let the salad marinate for at least 10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

   10 min

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