Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

INGREDIENTS

1 1/2 cups

chickpeas (dry (or 4.5 cups cooked chickpeas))

1 1/2 cups

Roma tomatoes (diced)

1/2 cup

red bell pepper (diced)

1/2 cup

red onion (diced)

1/2 cup

Italian parsley (chopped)

2 tbsp

scallions (chopped)

2 cloves

garlic (grated)

1 1/2 tsp

cumin (ground)

1 1/2 tsp

paprika

1 tsp

sumac

1/4 tsp

red pepper flakes

3 tbsp

lemon juice

3 tbsp

olive oil (extra virgin)

1/2 tsp

salt

1/4 tsp

black pepper

2 tbsp

feta cheese ((optional))

pickled olives ((optional))

2 cups

salad leaves ((spinach, arugula etc., optional))

1/2 cup

radish (sliced (optional))