Very Tasty Chickpea Salad

This is a very light and yummy salad. I usually eat this salad daily as it's filling and low calorie .. ENJOY:)

• Ready In: 1 hr 20 mins
• Serves: 2-3

Ingredients

• 2  cups chickpeas
• 1  onion, finely chopped
• 3  garlic cloves, chopped
• 4  tablespoons olive oil
• 2  lemons, juice of
• 3  tablespoons vinegar
• 1  teaspoon cumin
• 1  pinch salt

Directions

1. Soak the chickpeas (if they are not canned) in water for 12 hours. If you use canned garbanzo beans then skip this step and step 2 as here in Egypt we buy raw chickpeas.
2. Boil the chickpeas in hot water till totally cooked; drain and set aside till it cools down.
3. In a big bowl, mix the olive oil, vinegar, cumin, salt and lemon; mix very well.
4. Add the chopped onion and garlic; mix thoroughly and set aside for 20 minutes.
5. Add the chickpeas; mix well and enjoy :).
6. Bon Appetit.