Good Recipes from Friendly Eaters
Chickpea, Cherry Tomato, and Feta Salad
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1/4 cup canned chickpeas
1/2 cup quartered cherry tomatoes
1/4 cup crumbled feta
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon salt
Ground pepper
Rinse and drain chickpeas. In a bowl, combine chickpeas with tomatoes, feta, lemon juice, olive oil, oregano, salt, and a pinch of pepper.
From Everyday Food, January/February 2003
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