artichoke, chickpea & cucumber salad

Want something light, easy to make and healthy? We think you’ll love this recipe for Artichoke, Chickpea and Cucumber Salad. It is the perfect summer recipe as it uses fresh ingredients and is a perfect side dish for your backyard barbecues.

ingredients:

• 6.5 oz. jar Cara Mia Marinated Artichoke Hearts, chopped
• 15 oz. can chickpeas or garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cucumber, unpeeled and chopped
• 1 tomatoes, diced
• 2 tsp. fresh garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 Tbsp. dried parsley
• 1 Tbsp. STAR Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 2 Tbsp. STAR Balsamic Vinegar
• 1/4 tsp. salt

directions:

1. In a medium serving bowl, toss together all ingredients.
2. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour. Serve and enjoy!