Greek-Inspired Chickpea Salad + Tzatziki Dressing

The crisp, tangy Greek flavors happening in THIS recipe are EXCEPTIONAL alongside a juicy, BBQ chicken breast OR makes for a good meal all on its own - thanks to that protein boost in those little chickpeas!

Ingredients:

2 medium English cucumbers, chopped

1 large yellow bell pepper, chopped

2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes, halved

1 medium red onion, diced

1 can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed

½ cup pitted Kalamata olives, halved

½ cup crumbled feta cheese

Tzatziki Dressing:

1/3 cup plain Forager cashew milk yogurt

1 Tbsp avocado oil

2 Tbsps fresh-squeezed lemon juice

1 Tbsp fresh lemon zest

1-2 fresh garlic cloves, minced or pressed

A small handful of fresh dill, chopped

sea salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste, about 1/4 teaspoon each

Instructions:

*To make the dressing: place all the ingredients into a mason jar and shake vigorously to emulsify. Or, whisk really well in a small glass bowl. Keep refrigerated until ready to use.

*In a large bowl, arrange all salad ingredients. Pour dressing over, and gently toss to combine well.

*Allow flavors to blend for at least 10 minutes before eating.

*Stays good in the fridge for about 24 hours.