"Frying Friday"...Simple Meals, Side Dishes, Appetizers, Deserts, etc. For Your Family...June 22, 2018 (Mediterranean Chickpea Salad)

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"Frying Fridays" 

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Today's Suggestion:

Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

Thanks to the chickpeas, this salad will keep you full for hours

Yields: 6 servings

Prep Time: 0 hours 5 mins

Total Time: 0 hours 10 mins

 

Ingredients

For the salad

2 (15-oz.) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed

1 medium cucumber, chopped

1 bell pepper, chopped

1/2 red onion, thinly sliced

1/2 c. chopped kalamata olives

1/2 c. crumbled feta

Kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

For the lemon parsley vinaigrette

1/2 c. extra-virgin olive oil

1/4 c. white wine vinegar

1 tbsp. lemon juice

1 tbsp. freshly chopped parsley

1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes

Kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

 

Directions

1. In a large bowl toss together chickpeas, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, olives, and feta. Season with salt and pepper. 
2. In a jar fitted with a lid, combine olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, parsley, and red pepper flakes. Shake until emulsified, then season with salt and pepper. 
3. Dress salad with vinaig