Greek-Style Chickpea Salad

Ingredients

• 2 cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1/2 small red onion, minced
• 3/4 cup cucumber, peeled, seeded, and chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, minced
• 1 ounce reduced-fat feta cheese, crumbled
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons kalamata olives, pitted and minced
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 garlic clove, minced or pressed
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1. Add the chickpeas, onion, cucumber, mint, feta and parsley to a large bowl, then toss everything together.
2. In a small bowl, whisk the lemon juice, olives, mustard, oil and garlic until the dressing comes together.
3. Drizzle the dressing over the chickpea mixture, then fold gently until everything is evenly coated.
4. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Just before serving, adjust as you like with a little extra cheese, lemon juice, oil, salt or pepper.