For the Salad Base:
2 cupsCooked or canned chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
1 cup Cherry tomatoes (halved)
1 mediumCucumber (diced)
½ cupKalamata or black olives (pitted and sliced)
¼ cupRed onion (finely sliced)
2 tbspFresh parsley (chopped)
1 tbspFresh mint (chopped)
For the Dressing:
3 tbspExtra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
1 small cloveGarlic (finely minced)
1 tspDijon mustard
½ tspMaple syrup or agave (optional for balance)
½ tsp Salt
¼ tspCracked black pepper
For Garnish (Optional):
1 tspToasted sesame seeds
a pinchLemon zest