Salata leblebi (chickpea salad)

Instructions

1. Rinse and drain the chickpeas.
2. Finely slice the red onion and soak it for a few minutes in cold water to take away its bitterness.
3. Cut the tomatoes into small dice and chop the parsley.
4. In a salad bowl, combine the chickpeas, drained onion, tomatoes and parsley.
5. Season with the lemon juice, olive oil, cumin, salt and pepper.
6. Mix gently and let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.