Chickpea Salad - Balila

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 32 ounces cooked chickpeas
• 1/2 large onion, finely diced
• 1 jalapeno, seeded and minced
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 medium tomato, chopped-for garnish
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped-for garnish
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne, for garnish
• feta cheese, opt*

Recipe

• 1 drain and rinse chickpeas(if using canned) and place in a medium sized bowl.
• 2 add the onions and jalapeno.
• 3 whisk together the garlic, salt, cumin, lemon juice, and olive oil.
• 4 pour the dressing over the chickpeas and onions and stir gently to coat the salad.
• 5 spoon out into a serving dish and garnish with tomato, parsley, cayenne and feta cheese.
• 6 enjoy!