MAKES: 4 to 6 servings
PREP: 10 minutes
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
Juice of 1 lemon (about 4 tablespoons)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 teaspoons capers, drained
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1/4 cup olive oil
1 (151/2-ounce) can chickpeas, drained, or 1 cup dried beans, cooked, rinsed, and drained
1 tomato, chopped
1 roasted red bell pepper from a jar, drained and chopped (about 1/2 cup)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Sea salt, to taste
Freshly ground pepper, to taste
3 ounces feta, cut into 1/4-inch cubes (about 3/4 cup)
1. Stir together first 7 ingredients in a small bowl. Slowly whisk in oil until well blended.
2. Toss chickpeas and next 4 ingredients in a large bowl, and drizzle with vinaigrette. Add sea salt and pepper. Add feta cheese, and toss gently. Serve immediately at room temperature, or chill until ready to serve.