Mediterranean Chickpea Salad Bowl

Ingredients

• 1 can chickpea
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1 cucumber
• 0.25 red onion
• 0.5 yellow bell pepper
• 0.5 cup black olives
• 0.5 cup roasted red peppers
• 0.25 cup parsley
• 0.25 cup fresh mint
• 0.25 cup feta cheese
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1 tsp oregano
• salt
• black pepper
• 0.25 cup pine nuts
• 0.5 cup cooked quinoa

Instructions

1. 1In a large bowl, combine the drained chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, yellow bell pepper, black olives, roasted red peppers, fresh parsley, and fresh mint.
2. 2In a separate small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
3. 3Pour the dressing over the chickpea and vegetable mixture, tossing gently until all ingredients are well coated.
4. 4Stir in the cooked quinoa. If using, gently fold in the crumbled feta cheese and toasted pine nuts.
5. 5Serve immediately or refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.