When I saw Rachel Ray made this salad, it knew I would like it. Red onions, celery, red sweet pepper were diced and combined with wine vinegar and olive oil.

nice accompaniment to a sandwich....

Chickpea Salad

Recipe courtesy Rachael Ray, 2008

Prep Time:

15 min

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Level:

Easy

Serves:

6 servings

Ingredients

• 2 (15-ounce) cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 1 small red onion finely chopped
• 1 small red bell pepper, finely chopped
• A few ribs celery and leafy tops, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced or grated then grinded into a paste with salt
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 tablespoons rosemary, finely chopped, a few sprigs
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Combine chick peas with onions, peppers, celery, garlic, red pepper flakes and rosemary in a medium bowl. Dress salad with vinegar and oil, salt and pepper.