3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried basil (or 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped)
1/4 teaspoon salt
freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas (one 15-oz. can, drained and rinsed)
1 cucumber, finedly diced
1 red bell pepper, finely diced
1/2 red onion, finely diced
1. In a large bowl, stir together the oil, vinegar, garlic, basil, salt and pepper.
2. Add in the chickpeas, cucumber, bell pepper, and onion, and toss well. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
3. Serve right away, or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.