CHICKPEA SALAD

This chickpea salad is packed with flavor, made with good-for-you ingredients, and easy to prepare! Plus tips on how to make this chickpea salad into the perfect weekly meal prep.

Ingredients
Chickpeas

• 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, well rinsed and drained
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon EACH: ground cumin, ground chili powder
• Optional: 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• Salt and freshly cracked pepper

Salad

• 1 package (4.7 ounces) Pearled Couscous Mix (I use one made by Near East), Roasted Garlic & Olive Oil flavored
• 1 and 1/2 cups chopped english or hothouse cucumber
• 1 and 1/2 cups (~8 ounces) cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 cup kalamata olives, chopped
• 1/4 cup flat leaf Italian parsley finely chopped
• 1/2 cup (~1 full) jarred roasted red bell pepper, chopped (find these near olives, pickles, etc. in a jar)
• Optional additions: toasted pita bread, additional lemon cut into wedges, feta cheese

Salad Dressing

• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 1-2 large lemons (1/2 teaspoon zest; 4 tablespoons juice)
• 1 and 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano