QUICK CHICKPEA SA LAD

Serves: 6

1 can (19 oz/540 mL) chick

peas, rinsed and drained 1 cup (250 mL) halved

grape tomatoes

1/2 cup (125 mL) diced red

bell pepper

1/2 cup (125 mL) chopped

celery

1/3 cup (80 mL) chopped

red onion

2 tbsp (30 mL) chopped

fresh parsley

1/4 tsp (1 mL) freshly

ground pepper

1 jar (6 oz/170 mL) mari

nated artichoke hearts

1. Combine all ingredients except artichokes in a bowl. Drain artichokes, reserving marinade.

2. Cut artichokes into quarters. Add artichokes and reserved marinade to chickpea mixture; toss to combine.