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Chickpea and feta salad

This summer salad stands out for its simple dressing and clean flavors.
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Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 2 cloves garlic, finelyminced
  • 2 tbsp scallions, finely sliced
  • 1/2 red bell pepper diced or 1/4 cup chopped roasted redpeppers
  • 12 large black pitted olives, sliced
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese

Dressing

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Combine salad ingredients in a large bowl.
  • Whisk dressing ingredients together in a small bowl.
  • Pour dressing over chickpeas and season with pepper.
  • Garnish with lemon zest.

Notes

  1. I use Cojita cheese in this salad instead of feta.
  2. This salad stores well for several days in the refrigerator. Add a little more olive oil to moisten, if necessary.