Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

**Ingredients:**
– 1 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
– 1 cup cucumber, chopped
– 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
– 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
– 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
– 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
– 1 avocado, sliced
– 2 cups arugula or mixed greens
– 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped (optional)

**Dressing:**
– 3 tablespoons olive oil
– 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
– 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
– 1 garlic clove, minced
– Salt and pepper to taste

**Instructions:**
1. **Prepare the Salad Ingredients:**
– In a large bowl, combine the chickpeas, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, Kalamata olives, and feta cheese.

2. **Make the Dressing:**
– In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined.

3. **Assemble the Salad:**
– Add the arugula or mixed greens to the bowl with the other ingredients.
– Pour the dressing over the salad

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