Mediterranean Chickpea Gluten-Free Salad

Ingredients:

• 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cucumber, diced- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
• 1 bell pepper (any color), diced
• 1/4 cup kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
• 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional, omit for dairy-free or vegan alternative)
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, combine the chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, bell pepper, kalamata olives, feta cheese (if using), and fresh parsley.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
3. Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss everything together until well coated.
4. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. The salad can be served immediately or chilled in the refrigerator for a couple of hours to let the flavors meld together.
5. Serve as a refreshing side dish or a light main course.

For those who would like additional gluten-free salad recipes or inspiration, here are a couple of titles along with their links:

• “40 Gluten-Free Salad Recipes – Taste of Home” Click here to visit the site
• “Best Gluten-Free Salad Recipes” Click here to visit the site

These resources offer a wide range of gluten-free salad recipes, perfect for anyone looking to add some variety to their salad repertoire.