Chickpea Salad
This hearty salad is a perfect healthy lunch because it’s got enough protein to keep you feeling full. I’ve even had this “salad” over mixed greens to make it feel even more filling.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 can chickpeas, rinsed
- 2 peppers (1 red, one green), chopped
- 1 small can sliced black olives
- 1/2 cup onion (red or vidalia), finely chopped
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- Red wine vinaigrette (store bought or homemade*)
*RED WINE VINAIGRETTE
- Red wine vinegar
- Olive oil
- Garlic powder to taste
- Pinch of sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
HOW TO MAKE IT
- Combine the chick peas, chopped peppers, olives, celery and onion in a medium bowl
- Prepare the red wine vinaigrette in a separate bowl
- Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and mix well
*RED WINE VINAIGRETTE
- Combine the vinegar and oil at a 1:2 ratio in a small bowl (for ex. 1/3 cup vinegar + 2/3 cup olive oil)
- Add in the garlic powder, pinch of sugar, salt and pepper to taste
- Whisk well
