Mediterranean Chickpea Salad
- 15 ounces chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 cucumber, finely chopped
- 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup sweet onion, finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
- 4 ounces mozzarella cheese, cubed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 4 cups mixed salad greens (optional)
- Combine chickpeas, cucumber, tomatoes, onion, garlic, parsley, basil and mozz cheese in a medium bowl.
- Drizzle olive oil, vinegar and salt over top and toss all ingredients to combine.
- Cover bowl and refrigerate at least 1 hour to let flavors blend.
- Serve alone as a side-dish or over a bed of mixed greens.
chickpeas, cucumber, grape tomatoes, sweet onion, garlic, fresh parsley, fresh basil, mozzarella cheese, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, mixed salad greens
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/mediterranean-chickpea-salad-299973 (may not work)