Mediterranean Chickpea and Vegetable Bowl

Ingredients

• •1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, canned
• •1.5 cups cherry tomatoes
• •1 medium cucumber
• •1 red bell pepper
• •0.5 medium red onion
• •0.5 cup kalamata olives
• •0.75 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• •0.25 cup fresh parsley
• •2 tablespoons fresh mint
• •3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• •2 tablespoons lemon juice
• •1 clove garlic, minced
• •to taste salt
• •to taste black pepper

Instructions

1. 1Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas thoroughly under cold water.
2. 2Dice the cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, and chop the red bell pepper into bite-sized pieces.
3. 3Thinly slice the red onion and roughly chop the kalamata olives.
4. 4In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
5. 5Combine the chickpeas, tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, onion, and olives in a large bowl.
6. 6Pour the dressing over the vegetables and chickpeas, then toss gently until everything is well coated.
7. 7Let the salad sit for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
8. 8Top the bowl with crumbled feta cheese, fresh parsley, and mint just before serving.
9. 9Serve at room temperature or chilled, depending on your preference.