Food, Lunch & Dinner Entrees, Salads, Vegan Eats

Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

Didn’t I tell you that I am all for most anything involving plants and a mediterranean flair?

This dish will surely give your taste buds a one-two punch but totally in a good way!

Enjoy over pasta, in a pita or a la carte.

Ingredients

3 cups prepared Chick Peas, drained

¾ cups Sliced Black Olives

⅔ cup Artichoke Hearts, chopped

½ cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes, chopped (*Be sure to look for “sulfite-free.”  Drain if using oil-packed)

1 Roasted Red Pepper, chopped (about ¾ cup)

1 tsp Dried Basil or 2 tsp chopped Fresh Basil

1-2 tbsp Red or White Wine Vinegar

3 tbsp quality Extra Virgin Olive Oil

¼ tsp Sea Salt, or to taste

Fresh Cracked Black Pepper, to taste

Instructions

Thoroughly mix together all ingredients.  To serve hot, simmer gently of medium heat approx.. 5 minutes or until hot.  To serve cold, allow to set 15 minutes for flavors to meld or refrigerate up to 4 days.

Serving Suggestions:

Enjoy as is, serve over orzo, atop a bed of greens or stuffed in a wrap or pita with spinach or Romaine.

Published by LaTricia Morris

Hi. I'm LaTricia Morris, licensed PA Realtor, wife and mother of two amazing children, one cat and a 3-legged pit-baby. I also work in health and wellness through my business Defiance Fitness + Nutrition where I offer solutions that help people overcome obstacles to their health and wellness goals. What can I say? I couldn't be more committed to the call to helping people like you maximize your life potential and fall in love with the life you get to live. It's my joy to help you improve your quality of life, from helping you look and feel your best to helping you find the home that will serve as the setting for some of your life's most precious memories. I LOVE seeing you accomplish your lifestyle goals and count it a blessing to be part of that.

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