Mediterranean Chickpea Salad
Simple, fresh, healthy and delicious! This easy Mediterranean Chickpea Salad is quick and easy to make. So perfect for picnics and potlucks!
Ingredients
- ▢ 1 15 ounce can Chickpeas rinsed and drained well
- ▢ 1 15 ounce can Black Beans rinsed and drained well
- ▢ 1 English Cucumber Chopped
- ▢ 2 cups grape tomatoes sliced in half
- ▢ 1/2 cup diced red onion
- ▢ 1 cup green olives
- ▢ 1/2 cup sliced black olives
- ▢ 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- ▢ 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint optional
For the dressing:
- ▢ 1/2 cup olive oil
- ▢ 1/4 cup Apple Cider Vinegar or use Bragg Organic Vinaigrette Dressing
- ▢ 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ▢ 1/2 tbsp lemon zest
- ▢ 2 cloves garlic minced
- ▢ kosher salt and fresh black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, toss together the chickpeas, black beans, cucumbers, tomatoes, olives, parsley and mint until well combined. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, zest and garlic. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Cover the salad and transfer to the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container until ready to serve.
Notes
This Mediterranean Chickpea Salad can be made up to 5 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container.