Italian Chickpea Salad

From a 70's Woman's Day or Family Circle. Good for dinner on a hot day. Serve with garlic toasts.

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 4  tablespoons olive oil
• 3  tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried basil or 1⁄2 teaspoon oregano
• 1⁄8 teaspoon sugar
•  ground black pepper
• 1  clove garlic, finely minced
• 1 (20 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 2  tomatoes, cut in wedges
• 4 -6  cups  mixed greens
• 4  ounces  cooked  meat or 4  ounces cheese, cut into strips
• 4  hard-boiled eggs, quartered

Directions

1. Combine the oil, red wine vinegar, salt, basil, pepper, sugar and garlic.
2. Toss the chickpeas, greens, meat,cheese and tomatoes in a large serving bowl.
3. Add the dressing and toss.
4. Top with the egg quarters.
5. Serve with garlic toast.