Sunday, July 12, 2015

Chick Pea Salad/Dip

This is a great side dish to grilled meat or use as a dip with pita chips.

Salad
2 16 oz cans of Chick Peas - drained and rinsed
1 red bell pepper - chopped
1 green bell pepper - chopped
2 green onions - chopped
1 pint grape tomatoes - halved or quartered
1 english cucumber - seeded and chopped
3 oz feta cheese - about 3/4 a block chopped
1/2-3/4 cup kalamata olives - halved or quartered
1/4 bunch fresh herbs - cilantro or parsley - I like cilantro

Dressing - Lemon Honey Vinaigrette
Zest of 1 lemon
Juice of 1/2 lemon
2 T white wine vinegar
1 T dijon mustard
1 T honey
1 small garlic clove - minced
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1/2 cup (scant) olive oil


1.  Combine all dressing ingredients in a jar and shake to combine.
2.  Combine all Salad ingredients in a large bowl and toss with desired amount of dressing.


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