SUMMER CHICKPEA SALAD

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Delicious and inexpensive, this is a breeze to whip up. You will love this sunny salad packed with seasonal tomatoes, basil, and garlic. An awesome take-along salad for work with some whole-grain pita wedges or a whole-grain bun, or a nice side for grilled chicken, pork, or fish! I heat the salad dressing (before adding the chopped garlic) in the microwave 30 seconds to ensure the honey incorporates.

Provided by Giardino

Time 1h16m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 (19 ounce) cans chickpeas (garbanzos), drained and rinsed
1 pint small cherry tomatoes, halved
3 tablespoons finely shredded basil leaves
½ cup crumbled goat-milk feta cheese
2 tablespoons honey
3 large cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
3 tablespoons olive oil
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon salt

Steps:

Toss chickpeas, tomatoes, feta cheese, and basil together in a large mixing bowl.
Put honey in a small glass bowl; heat in microwave 30 seconds. Stir garlic, red wine vinegar, cider vinegar, olive oil, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and salt with the honey to make a dressing; pour over the chickpea salad and toss to coat.
Cover the mixing bowl with plastic wrap. Refrigerate salad for 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 346.8 calories, Carbohydrate 50.9 g, Cholesterol 11.1 mg, Fat 11.7 g, Fiber 8.6 g, Protein 11.4 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 780 mg, Sugar 6.3 g