Description

This versatile Mediterranean salad can be served as a salad, a side dish, in a wrap or as an appetizer with chips, pita bread or crackers. It's a delicious, healthy choice and is vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free!

Ingredients

• 2- 15 oz. cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 2- 15 oz. cans black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 c. chopped onion, from about half a small one
• 1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped, optional
• 1/2 c. sun-dried tomatoes from the ones in oil in a jar
• 1 pint grape tomatoes, sliced in halves
• 1/3 c. fresh dill, chopped
• 1/3 c. fresh basil, chopped, or mint
• 1/3 c. fresh Italian flat leaf parsley, chopped
• 1/4 c. freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1/3 c. extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, pressed
• 3 T. apple cider vinegar
• salt and black pepper, to taste
• Feta cheese, optional

Steps

1. In a medium bowl, mix together chickpeas, black beans, onion, jalepeno pepper, sun- dried tomatoes, grape tomatoes, and herbs.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, vinegar, salt and pepper.
3. Drizzle dressing over salad mixture; lightly stir.