Middle Eastern Chickpea & Black Bean Salad

Chickpeas, black beans, and fresh vegetables make up this Middle Eastern-style salad. It's tossed in a zesty dressing with hints of cumin and lemon juice. It tastes great, is good for you, and is full of color.

Ingredients:

• 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cucumber, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• Salt, to taste
• Black pepper, to taste

Instructions:

Put chickpeas, black beans, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, parsley, and mint in a large bowl

To make the dressing, mix the lemon juice, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl with a whisk

Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to cover everything

Put it in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving so the flavors can mix

Enjoy!