Chickpea, Feta and Mint Salad

SUMMER SALAD

With the summer now in full swing, we can start enjoying this beautiful summer weather more. I know plenty people will be cooking up a BBQ, spending time over fresh summer dishes to compliment the warm weather or wanting a quick summer meal on the go! This week I have brought an easy, fresh and delicious summer vibes chickpea, feta and mint salad - perfect on its own or as a side!

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Serves: 2 for a full portion and 4 as a side salad. Preparation Time: 10 minutes

INGREDIENTS

• 1 400g can chickpeas (drained)

• 1/3 cucumber (quartered)

• 8 cherry tomatoes (quartered)

• 1/4 of a red onion (diced)

• 3 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tbsp lemon juice (or juice from half a lemon

• 100g Feta

• 1 handful fresh mint

• 1 handful fresh chives

• Salt and Pepper to taste

METHOD

1. Prepare the cucumber, tomatoes and onion as directed above.

2. In a large bowl, mix the prepared vegetables with the chickpeas, mint, chives, salt and pepper, lemon juice and olive oil and then gently fold in the feta cheese leaving a little to sprinkle over the top and enjoy!

Happy Cooking!

Ruth xxx