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 |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
Published on Jul 19, 2024 by Luminița