Veggie Recipe For the Week

Well, in keeping with my whole spring to coming theme with planting seeds .... maybe this recipe isn't so far fetched ... a salad that reminds me of summer. I love summer ... and it is on it's way!! This salad makes a great lunch with a nice crusty bun.

Chickpea Salad

1 can chickpeas rinsed
1 cucumber
2 medium tomatoes
1 small red onion
1 carrot shredded (optional)
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1/2 cup pitted black olives (optional)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 clove garlic
1 teaspoon honey

1. Cut the cucumber and tomatoes into small cubes, just around the size of the chickpeas. Finely chop the onion. Combine the chickpeas, cucumber, tomato, onion, carrot, parsley and olives in a serving bowl.
2. Place the lemon juice, oil, garlic and honey in a small screw top jar and shake well. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss lightly to combine. Serve at room temperature.

Mare