Chick Pea Salad

This is a classic Italian chick pea salad recipe that is both healthy and delicious.

Ingredients

2 cans chickpeas rinsed & drained

2 roasted red bell peppers, sliced (from a jar is fine)

1 large shallot, chopped finely

2-4 Tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley

salt & pepper to taste

1 teaspoon ground cumin

3 Tablespoons white wine vinegar

10 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Preparation

• Put the vinegar in a bowl or jar along with a pinch of salt, whisk or shake until the salt is almost dissolved.

• Add cumin, a pinch of pepper and the oil. Whisk or shake until combined.
• Mix the chickpeas, red pepper, shallots, and parsley.
• Add the vinaigrette. Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more salt and/or pepper as necessary.