Tomato Chick Pea Salad

(updated on Apr 07, 2008)

This is a perfect and simple make-ahead dish that goes with anything!

Salad

1    Can chick peas, drained and rinsed
1    Cup chopped parsley
4    Ontario greenhouse tomatoes, cut into chunks
1    Cup chopped Ontario greenhouse cucumber
6    Green onions, sliced
1    Cup cubed Swiss cheese

Combine above ingredients in a large bowl. Toss with dressing and chill for several hours.

Dressing

1/3    Cup olive oil
3       Tbsp white wine vinegar
1    Clove garlic, crushed
1   Tsp dried tarragon
½ Tsp EACH salt and dry mustard
¼      Tsp pepper
         Pinch of cayenne pepper

Whisk together dressing ingredients. Toss into salad and chill.