Chick Pea and Red Pepper Salad

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

Serves: 6

Ingredients

1 can chickpeas rinsed & drained

1 Red Bell Pepper, chopped into small pieces

1/2 small Red Onion, thinly sliced, with the grain

2-4 Tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley

1 Garlic Clove, minced

1 tsp ground cumin

1 tsp Dijon Mustard

3 tbsp White Wine Vinegar

1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Salt & Pepper to taste

Preparation

• Put the vinegar, oil, cumin and mustard in a bowl or jar along with a pinch of salt and pepper. Whisk, or shake, until thoroughly mixed.
• Add the chickpeas, red pepper, shallots, and parsley to a bowl.
• Add the vinaigrette, mix thoroughly.
• Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more salt and/or pepper as necessary.
• Best eaten the day of rather than refrigerating. (When refrigerating the oil will likely congeal.)