Mediterranean Chickpea Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

15 ounces chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 cucumber, finely chopped
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup sweet onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
4 ounces mozzarella cheese, cubed
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
4 cups mixed salad greens (optional)

Preparation

Combine chickpeas, cucumber, tomatoes, onion, garlic, parsley, basil and mozz cheese in a medium bowl.
Drizzle olive oil, vinegar and salt over top and toss all ingredients to combine.
Cover bowl and refrigerate at least 1 hour to let flavors blend.
Serve alone as a side-dish or over a bed of mixed greens.