Chickpea Mediterranean Salad

Servings: 4 – 6

Chickpea Base

• 1 can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup diced cucumber
• 1 cup diced tomatoes
• ½ cup diced red onion
• ½ cup feta cheese
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• ½ teaspoon ground pepper
• ½ lemon, juiced
• ¼ cup olive oil

Dressing

• ¼ cup red wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons flat-leaf parsley chopped (optional)

Salad

• 6 cups leafy greens of your choice

Instructions

1. In a mixing bowl, combine drained and rinsed can of chickpeas and all the ingredients for the base. Stir well and let it sit in the fridge for 6 to 8 hours.
2. Once ready to assemble, whisk together dressing ingredients in a separate bowl. Scoop chickpea mixture on top of bed of leafy greens and then add as much salad dressing as desired.