Cherry Tomato, Chickpea, + Orange Pepper Salad

I found this yummy yummy salad in one of my favorite cookbooks - Mouthwatering Vegan, by Miriam Sorrell. I chose to eat it more like a bruschetta on toast with a dollup of hummus, but it would be great alone too, or over some greens! Garlicky, tangy, and crunchy. What more could you want?

Dressing -

Juice of 1 large lemon

1/2 C olive oil

1/2 t sugar

Salt and pepper to taste

Salad - 

One package cherry tomatoes, halved

1 can cooked chickpeas, drained and rinsed

1 medium red onion, chopped finely

4 cloves of garlic, chopped finely

1 orange bell pepper, chopped finely

12 basil leaves, chopped finely

Toss it all together! Ta-Da! You'll be the talk of the family picnic!