Chickpea Salad with Lemon, Parmesan, and Fresh Herbs

Chickpea Salad with Lemon, Parmesan, and Fresh Herbs

2 cups chickpeas, cooked

2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley

1 tablespoon chopped thyme

1 small red onion diced

1 tomato, diced

1 red pepper, diced

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 small garlic clove, pressed

1/3 cup (packed) freshly grated Parmesan cheese, optional

Coarse kosher salt

1.  Combine chickpeas, basil, parsley, thyme, red onion, tomato, red pepper, lemon juice, olive oil, and garlic in medium bowl.

2.  Add grated Parmesan cheese and toss gently to blend all ingredients thoroughly.

3.  Season chickpea salad to taste with coarse kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.