Chicken-Chickpea Salad with Fresh Lemon Vinaigrette

Juice of 1/2 lemon
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 tablespoon finely chopped fresh oregano, or 1 teaspoon dried
Freshly ground black pepper
1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 cup chopped cooked chicken breast
1/4 cup pitted olives, sliced or halved
8 grape tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup diced red onion
2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese

Whisk together lemon juice, olive oil and oregano; season with pepper. Drain and rinse chickpeas. Combine in a large bowl with chicken, olives, tomatoes and onion. Add dressing and feta; toss to combine. Serve immediately, alone or over lettuce.

I enjoyed this light snack with some green tea on my new patio set while reading and doing homework. It was was easy to make and very good and healthy. I’m looking forward to spring and having many quiet moments like this eating and making time for God.