Chickpea Salad

By SpartyGreenMom

Ingredients

• 2 cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 1 small bell pepper (yellow, red, or orange)
• 1 carrot
• 1/2 english cucumber
• 12 oz. cherry tomatoes
• 2 Tbsp. olive oil
• 2-3 Tbsp. white wine vinegar
• Juice from 1/2 lemon
• 1 tsp. basil
• 1/2 tsp. oregano
• 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
• Salt/pepper to taste
• Optional: If you like more of a "bite", add some finely diced onion, and substitute a minced garlic clove for the garlic powder.

Preparation

Step 1

Finely dice bell pepper, carrot, tomato, and cucumber.
Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
Cover and let marinate in the fridge for at least an hour.

Serving suggestions: it's great as is, but you could also serve it over lettuce/spinach, mix it with quinoa, serve with pitas, or sprinkle feta on top.