Mediterranean Chickpea Salad Bowl

Ingredients

• 1 can canned chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
• 1 medium cucumber
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1/3 cup feta cheese
• 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp lemon zest(optional)
• 1 clove garlic(optional)
• 1/4 tsp salt(optional)
• 1/4 tsp black pepper(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Drain and rinse the chickpeas, then pat dry lightly if needed.

2. 2

   Dice the cucumber and halve the cherry tomatoes; crumble the feta.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, whisk olive oil and lemon juice (and zest if using) with minced garlic, salt, and pepper.

4. 4

   Add chickpeas, cucumber, and tomatoes to the bowl and toss until evenly coated.

5. 5

   Fold in the feta and taste, adjusting salt and pepper if needed. Serve immediately.