Halal Healthy Mediterranean Chickpea Salad Recipe (Easy)

• 2 (15-oz) cans chickpeas, drained & rinsed
• 1 large English cucumber, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
• ½ small red onion, finely diced
• ½ cup Kalamata olives, pitted & halved (optional)
• 4 oz halal feta cheese, crumbled (or omit for vegan)
• ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
• ¼ cup fresh mint, chopped (optional)
• Dressing: ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil, juice of 2 lemons, 2 garlic cloves minced, 1 tsp dried oregano, salt & black pepper to taste.

1. 1Whisk dressing ingredients in a small bowl.
2. 2In a large bowl, combine all salad ingredients.
3. 3Pour dressing over and toss gently. Let sit 10 min for flavors to meld. Serve chilled or at room temp.

Nutrition values are estimates.