Chickpea and Feta Salad

Enjoy the delightful combination of chickpeas, feta cheese, cherry tomatoes, and fresh basil, all dressed with a delectable honey and garlic vinaigrette, creating a refreshing summer salad experience.

Ingredients

2	(19 ounce) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1	pint small cherry tomatoes, halved
½	cup crumbled goat-milk feta cheese
3	tablespoons finely shredded basil leaves
2	tablespoons honey
3	large cloves garlic, minced
3	tablespoons red wine vinegar
3	tablespoons cider vinegar
3	tablespoons olive oil
½	teaspoon ground black pepper
¼	teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼	teaspoon salt

Instructions

• 1. Combine chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, crumbled feta cheese, and shredded basil in a spacious mixing bowl.
  2. For the vinaigrette: Place honey in a small glass bowl and microwave for 30 seconds to warm. Mix in minced garlic, red wine vinegar, cider vinegar, olive oil, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and salt.
  3. Drizzle the prepared dressing over the chickpea salad and thoroughly toss to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, chill in the refrigerator for an hour before serving.

Jul 19, 2024