Chickpea Salad Featuring Mediterranean Components

Chickpea Salad with Mediterranean Flair

Preparation Duration: 15 minutes Total Duration: 15 minutes Portions: 4

A chickpea salad inspired by Mediterranean cuisine, loaded with fresh veggies and herbs.

ingredients

For the salad:

• 2 (15 ounce) cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup sliced cucumber
• 1 cup sliced grape tomatoes
• 2 roasted red peppers (link), sliced
• 1 small red onion, sliced thinly
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
• 1 tablespoon chopped mint

For the dressing:

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 teaspoon aleppo pepper (or red pepper flakes)
• 1 teaspoon sumac (or lemon zest)
• Salt and pepper to taste

directions

For the salad:

1. Combine all ingredients, incorporate the dressing, and savor!

For the dressing:

2. Blend all components thoroughly.

Option: Incorporate 1/4 cup crumbled feta.
Option: Replace fresh onions with pickled ones.
Option: Stir in 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika into the dressing.
Option: Add 1/4 teaspoon cumin to the dressing.
Option: Toss in olives.
Option: Include sun-dried tomatoes.