Chickpea Salad Mediterranean Style (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 2 tablespoons good quality olive oil.
02 - 2 tablespoons squeezed lemon juice.
03 - 1 garlic clove, finely grated.
04 - 1 teaspoon stone-ground mustard.
05 - 1 teaspoon fine sea salt.
06 - Black pepper, freshly ground.
07 - 3 cups cooked chickpeas, rinsed well.
08 - 2 cups red and yellow cherry tomatoes, cut in half.
09 - 1/2 English cucumber, cut into small cubes.
10 - 1/2 cup red onions, pickled.
11 - 1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted and sliced.
12 - 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped roughly.
13 - 1/4 cup fresh dill, finely chopped.
14 - 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped, plus extra for topping.

# Instructions:

01 - In a large bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, grated garlic, mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined.
02 - Toss in the chickpeas, halved tomatoes, diced cucumber, pickled red onions, and sliced olives until everything's coated in the dressing.
03 - Sprinkle in parsley, dill, and mint, then give it another gentle toss. Adjust seasoning if needed and top with extra mint.

# Notes:

01 - You can make this earlier in the day.
02 - Don't add the herbs until you're ready to serve.
03 - Works great for weekly lunch prep.

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