Protein and Fiber Packed Chickpea Salad

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Protein and Fiber Packed Chickpea Salad

Ingredients

1 15 oz can chickpeas drained and rinsed

2 whole cucumbers chopped

1 C cherry tomatoes

1 small sweet onion diced

1 C basil chopped

2 Tbsp lemon juice

1 Tbsp olive oil

1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar

1 tsp Italian seasoning

1 tsp honey

salt and pepper to taste

2 Tbs fresh parsley, minced

red pepper flakes if looking for a spicy option

Instructions

In a small bowel combine lemon juice, olive oil, balsamic vinegar,  Italian seasoning, honey salt and pepper  and red pepper flakes mix well and set aside.

In a larger bowel mix together all remaining ingredients except parsley, pour the above mixed ingredients over cucumber/tomato/chickpea salad and toss.   Place in bowels to serve and top with fresh parsley. 

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