15oz canchickpeasrinsed & drained, or use 1.5 cups boiled chickpeas
1/2largered onionchopped
1mediumred bell pepperdiced
1mediumgreen bell pepperdiced
1/2mediumcucumberdiced
1/3cupblack olivesliced
1/4cupcrumbled feta cheese
1tablespoonchopped parsley
Dressing
1tablespoonolive oilextra virgin
2tablespoonslemon juice
1/2- 3/4teaspoondried oreganoor to taste
1/4teaspoonsmoked paprika
1/4 teaspoonground sumac
1/4teaspoonblack pepperor to taste
saltto taste
Instructions
To a large bowl add chickpeas, chopped red onion, diced peppers, diced cucumber and olives. Set it aside.
To a small bowl or measuring jar, add olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, smoked paprika, ground sumac, black pepper and salt. Whisk to combine.
Pour dressing over the bowl of salad and toss to combine. At this point, you may cover and refrigerate the salad for 30 minutes for the flavors to combine.
Add crumbled feta cheese and chopped parsley and serve immediately!
Notes
To the dressing you can also add other seasonings like garlic powder, red pepper flakes. You can also add a touch of honey/maple syrup as per your taste and preference.