Chickpea Salad Bowl recipe

Sure! Here’s a simple and delicious recipe for a chickpea salad bowl:

Ingredients:

For the salad:

• 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cucumber, diced
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)

For the dressing:

• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, and parsley.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
3. Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss until everything is well coated.
4. If desired, sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the top of the salad.
5. Serve immediately, or refrigerate for a couple of hours to allow the flavors to meld together before serving.

This chickpea salad bowl makes a satisfying and nutritious meal on its own, or you can serve it as a side dish alongside grilled chicken or fish. Enjoy!