MEDITERRANEAN CHICKPEA SALAD

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Next time your family is in the mood for a vegetarian entree, try this fresh, bright chickpea salad recipe. It's simple. Just open a can of GOYA® Low Sodium Chick Peas! Toss with sweet cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and cubes of soft, creamy Mozzarella cheese. A splash of buttery GOYA® Extra Virgin Olive Oil and a drizzle of tangy lemon juice make this sunny, Mediterranean Chickpea Salad a delicious lunch or dinner, any day of the year.

Provided by Goya

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Goya®

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (15.5 ounce) can GOYA® Low Sodium Chick Peas, drained and rinsed
½ pint cherry tomatoes, quartered
1 cucumber, seeded and chopped
4 ounces mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
¼ red onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon GOYA® Lemon Juice
GOYA® Adobo All-Purpose Seasoning with Pepper, to taste
¼ cup GOYA® Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Steps:

  • In medium mixing bowl, gently stir together chickpeas, tomatoes, cucumbers, cheese, onions and parsley until combined; set aside.
  • In separate medium bowl, stir together lemon juice and Adobo. Using whisk, add olive oil in slow steady stream, whisking constantly until oil is well incorporated.
  • Toss olive oil-lemon dressing with reserved vegetables until coated completely. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

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