MEDITERRANEAN CHICKPEA SALAD

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We like to serve this one as a nice dinner salad served on a bed of mixed greens! Cook time is actually chilling time, no cooking required, also makes a quick bean salad to bring to bbq's! Adapted from a WebMD article "The Part-Time Vegetarian"

Provided by Brooke the Cook in

Categories     Beans

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

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)

Steps:

  • 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.

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