Blackberry balsamic chickpea salad

Recipe By: Susan V

Ingredients:

• 1- can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 English cucumber, diced
• 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, diced
• 1/4 red onion, diced
• 1/4 red bell pepper, diced
• 1/4 cup to 1/2 cup fresh blackberries
• Blackberry Balsamic

Directions:

1. Use a fork to mash chickpeas to your desired texture/consistency, then
2. mix chickpeas with diced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, and red onion. 
3. Toss in some fresh blackberries. 
4. For the dressing: whisk together some Blackberry Balsamic, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. Let it marinate for a bit to enhance flavors. 
5. Add the dressing to the chickpea salad 

Notes:

• enjoy served on a bed of lettuce or make a sandwich if you prefer
• Adjust the salad ingredients to your liking by Adding more or less of cucumber, cherry tomatoes, onion, bell pepper and blackberries.