Chickpea Salad with Lemon and Shallots
Ingredients
- 1 shallot, grated (about 1/4 cup)
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lemon (juice only)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/8 teaspoon (dash) cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- black pepper to taste
- 2 14 ounce cans chickpeas
- 2 small tomatoes diced, flesh only, seeds discarded
- handful of fresh parsley, rough chopped
Instructions
- Using the coarse side of a box grater, grate the shallot (be careful with your fingers!)
- In a medium bowl, whisk the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper together.
- Add the chickpeas, tomatoes, and parsley. Mix well to coat.
- Serve right away, or set in the fridge to allow flavors to meld.