Chickpea Salad w/ Fresh Herbs

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Fresh herbs are the main green in this refreshing salad. Swap beans and add grains as you like to round out the meal.
Yield
4-6 Servings
Ingredients
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 Tablespoon soy sauce
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 cups chickpeas, room temperature
  • 2 cups finely sliced fresh basil
  • 2 cups sliced cucumber
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 cup fresh mint, minced
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro, minced
  • ½ cup fresh parsley, minced
Instructions
  1. In a large bowl whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, shoyu, and salt/pepper. Whisk until emulsified and add chickpeas. Let stand one hour. In another large bowl toss together remaining ingredients. Add in dressing and chickpeas and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately. Enjoy!