All things good come from the Mediterranean, wouldn't you agree?? This salad is loaded with plant-based protein, healthy fats and a TON of flavour.

Total prep time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

• 1-15 oz can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1-15 oz can white kidney (canelli) beans
• 1 small carton cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/4 red onion, diced
• 1/2 orange bell pepper, diced
• 1/2 yellow bell pepper, diced
• 2-3 mini cucumbers, chopped
• 1/2 cup marinated artichoke hearts (canned), chopped
• 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 2-3 tbsp fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
• (optional) handful of kalamata olives

Dressing

• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
• 2 tsp minced garlic
• 1 tbsp Zatar (PC Black Label) spice blend
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Drain and rinse chickpeas and beans.
2. Prepare all vegetables.
3. Combine chickpeas, beans, chopped vegetables, artichoke hearts, feta cheese and basil in a large bowl. Add olives if desired. Mix well.
4. Mix all dressing ingredients together well and pour over salad. Toss well to coat.
5. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight and serve.

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