Chickpea Salad for a Hungry Writer!

This is a nice filling salad for any season and super healthy. 

Ingredients 

• 1 jar or chickpeas (I use the whole jar, but for a side salad, use half or less)
• 1 large red pepper
• 1 pack of cherry tomatoes
• 2 sticks of celery

Dressing

• 2 tbsp or olive oil
• 2 tbsp of balsamic vinegar 
• 1 tbsp of ground pepper
• 2 tbsp of parsley

Method

Halve the cherry tomatoes. Chop the peppers and celery into small pieces and mix with the tomatoes. 

Rinse and drain the chickpeas and mix with the vegetables. Add the dressing and adjust to taste.

Additional ingredients

• Slicede hot dogs
• Feta cheese cubes 
• Thick slices of ham
• Boiled egg

Enjoy as a yummy side salad or full meal. Image by Alexdante at pixabay.com.