Fresh Cucumberand Chickpea Salad

Prepare all fresh ingredients: chop the cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, thinly slice the red onion, halve the olives, rinse and thoroughly drain the chickpeas, and chop the parsley.

In a large bowl, combine the cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, chickpeas, olives, and parsley.

Season the mixture with salt, freshly ground black pepper, garlic powder, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and drizzle the extra virgin olive oil over the salad.

Toss everything together until the vegetables and chickpeas are evenly coated with the dressing.

Serve immediately for a crisp, refreshing salad, or refrigerate briefly if desired.