Spicy Chickpea Salad

• 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 teaspoon fresh jalapeno, minced (I often use more!)
• 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro (fresh is a must)
• 1/3 cup shredded carrot
• 1 (4 1/2 ounce) can of chopped black olives (depending upon taste, you may want to use 1/2 can)
• 1/8 cup diced red onion
• 1 green onions or 1 scallion, sliced thinly
• 10 cherry tomatoes, halved
• 10 asparagus spears (tips only)
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• salt and pepper
• 1 dash ground red pepper
• 1/4 - 1/2 cup of newman's own family recipe Italian dressing or 1/4-1/2 cup your own italian vinaigrette, I interchange depending upon my time

1. Drain and rinse (well) the Chickpeas.
2. Place Chickpeas in a medium sized mixing bowl.
3. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix very well.
4. Let set for an hour to allow flavors to blend.
5. Serve nice and cold with some hot Pita bread or just as a side dish.

chickpeas, garlic, fresh jalapeno, cilantro, shredded carrot, black olives, red onion, green onions, tomatoes, ground cumin, salt, ground red pepper, italian dressing

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/spicy-chickpea-salad-159264 (may not work)