chickpea/garlic/olive/salad

Tasty and easy and nice combination of flavors

INGREDIENTS

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• 2 cups cooked chickpeas (or one 15-ounce can)
• 1/3 cup sliced green olives
• 1 – 2 teaspoons minced garlic (I’ve even gone as high as 1 tablespoon)
• 1/4 cup coarsely grated parmesan cheese (asiago cheese works great too)
• 1 1/2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (to taste)
• 2 – 3 tablespoons olive oil (to taste) I could do less
• pinch salt and pepper
• 4 large basil leaves, chiffonade (I didn't have fresh so used a bail pesto and dried basil I had on hand)

INSTRUCTIONS

In a medium bowl, combine all of the ingredients. Adjust for seasoning, and let sit for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to be absorbed by the chickpeas.