Mediterranean Marinated Chickpea Salad with Lemon-Tahini Vinaigrette

Ingredients

• 2 cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup cucumber, diced
• 1 cup red bell pepper, diced
• 1 cup red onion, finely chopped
• 1 cup kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
• 1 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 cup fresh mint, chopped
• 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled

• 3 tablespoons tahini
• 1 cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground

1. 01
   In a large bowl, combine the drained chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, olives, parsley, and mint.
2. 02
   In a separate small bowl, whisk together the tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, honey, minced garlic, cumin, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
3. 03
   Pour the lemon-tahini vinaigrette over the chickpea mixture and toss until everything is well coated.
4. 04
   Gently fold in the crumbled feta cheese.
5. 05
   Cover the salad and let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
6. 06
   Before serving, toss the salad again and adjust seasoning with more salt or pepper if needed.
7. 07
   Serve chilled or at room temperature, and enjoy!