Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

Ingredients

• 2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 English cucumber, diced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 red onion, finely diced
• 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, halved
• 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

How to make it

1. 1

   Combine the chickpeas, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, olives, parsley, and mint in a large bowl.

2. 2

   Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.

3. 3

   Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well.

4. 4

   Let the salad rest for 10 minutes at room temperature so the chickpeas absorb the dressing.

5. 5

   Taste for seasoning — it may want more lemon or salt — and serve.