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overhead view of individual servings of chick pea salad with tomatoes cucumbers black olives and cheese

Chickpea Salad Recipe

Lydia Menzies

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 15. oz cans of chickpeas rinsed and drained
  • 2 small cucumbers, peeled, seeded, and chopped
  • 1 can small black olives, rinsed and drained
  • 1 pkg. grape tomatoes, sliced into halves
  • 1 small package of mini mozzarella balls, gently separated
  • ¼ cup chopped, fresh parsley
  • ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese for topping/garnish
  • fresh ground pepper for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Whisk together oil, vinegar, and salt in large bowl.
  • Combine chickpeas and next five ingredients in the large bowl.
  • Toss ingredients with oil mixture in the bowl.
  • When ready to serve, garnish with freshly ground pepper and shredded Parmesan cheese.
  • You can serve in one large bowl or serve individually in small cups or bowls.
  • Serves 6-8.