A refreshing salad that is healthy and big on taste – perfect as a side salad or grab a bigger portion for a complete meal. This invigorating salad has a zesty taste with a capers, lemon and jalapeno dressing.

Servings: 2 Time: 20 minutes including 10 minutes resting time

Ingredients

• 1 15 ounce can chick peas, rinsed
• 1 pound Persian cucumbers
• 2 medium tomatoes or 16 oz grape tomatoes
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese, for serving
• 2/3 cup parsley, chopped
• 1 jalapeno, deseeded and minced
  
• 1/4 cup red onion, diced finely
• 1/4 tsp dried oregano
• 1.5 tbsp capers, drained and chopped alternatively 1.5 tbsp finely chopped dill pickles
• 1 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper to taste

Method:

• In a large bowl, whisk lemon juice, olive oil and honey together. Add in capers, oregano, salt and pepper. Whisk well to combine.
• Dice the cucumbers and add to the bowl along with tomatoes, onions, jalapeno and parsley. Toss all the ingredients and let sit for 10 minutes, at least before serving.
• Top with feta cheese before serving.