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Recipe

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