Mediterranean Chickpea Salad with Lemon-Herb Dressing

Serves: 4-6

Salad Ingredients:

• 2 cans  (15.5oz size) chick peas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed
• 1/4 – 1/2 cup chopped sweet onion
• 1 medium green pepper, cut into thin strips
• 12 cherry tomatoes, halved
• 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped

Lemon Herb Dressing Ingredients: 

• 3 tablespoons Concord Foods Reconstituted Lemon Juice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 tablespoons water
• 1/8 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• 1/4 cup Rice vinegar
• 2 teaspoons basil, fresh, chopped (or 3/4 tsp dried)
• 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1/8 teaspoon salt 

Directions:

• Make the dressing first by mixing all dressing ingredients together in a blender on high for 1-2 minutes.
• Place chick peas and onion in a non-metal bowl. Pour dressing over them and marinate in the refrigerator for at least two hours. Add green pepper, tomatoes and parsley, toss well and serve.

 
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