Mediterranean Bean Salad – A Summer Side Dish - Creative Homemaking

Ingredients

• 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 can (15 oz) cannellini beans or great northern beans, drained and rinsed
• 1/2 cucumber, diced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
• 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Juice of half a lemon (optional, for extra brightness)