Greek-style Salad with Chickpeas

This salad is crisp, delicious and very easy to make.  The chick peas (also known as garbanzo beans) add protein along with great flavor. Enjoy!

For the dressing:

• 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 teaspoons oregano

For the salad:

• 1 cucumber, diced
• 4 roma tomatoes, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 1 small onion (preferably red)
• 15 ounce can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed

Directions:
In a small bowl, combine all of the dressing ingredients and whisk to combine.

In a large bowl, add all of the prepared salad ingredients. Drizzle dressing over top and toss to combine. If desired, top with feta cheese.

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