Mediterranean Chickpea Salad Pita

Ingredients

• 1 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
• 1/2 cup tomato, diced
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley(optional)
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh mint(optional)
• 1 clove garlic, minced(optional)
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp black pepper
• 2 pitas warm pita breads

Instructions

1. 1

   Drain and rinse the chickpeas. In a bowl, mash about 1/4 of the chickpeas lightly to help the salad hold together.

2. 2

   Add cucumber, tomato, lemon juice, olive oil, parsley, mint, garlic (if using), salt, and black pepper. Stir until evenly mixed.

3. 3

   Warm the pita breads for about 1–2 minutes (in a dry skillet or microwave) until soft and heated.

4. 4

   Stuff each pita with the chickpea salad and serve immediately.