Rustic Chickpea Salad with Lemon-Herb Dressing

Light, protein-packed and vibrant refreshing summer salad.

There’s something about summer that calls for simplicity—a meal that’s light, fresh, and effortlessly nourishing. This Rustic Chickpea Salad is all of that and more. Bursting with garden-fresh veggies, bright herbs, and a zesty lemon-herb dressing, it’s the kind of dish you can toss together after a morning at the farmer’s market and enjoy on a sun-dappled porch. Soulful, satisfying, and perfect for those slow, golden afternoons.

Ingredients:

• 1 can chickpeas (drained/rinsed)

• 1 cucumber (diced)

• 1 bell pepper (chopped)

• Handful of cherry tomatoes (halved)

• ¼ red onion (thinly sliced)

• Crumbled feta or diced avocado

• Chopped parsley or dill

Dressing:

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• Juice of 1 lemon

• 1 garlic clove (minced)

• 1 tsp Dijon mustard

• Salt & pepper

Instructions:

1. Combine salad ingredients in a bowl.

2. Whisk dressing separately and pour over salad.

3. Toss gently and chill before serving.