Garlic Lovers Broccoli and Chickpea Salad

Step 1

In a large bowl, stir together the vinegar and the salt

Step 2

Add broccoli and toss to combine

Step 3

In a large small saucepan, heat olive oil until hot but not smoking. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, lowering heat as needed. Should take about 1 minute -- remove from heat when garlic starts to brown

Step 4

Stir pepper flakes

Step 5

Pour ½ to ¾ of the hot oil over broccoli and toss well, reserving the remaining oil for later.

Step 6

Cover the bowl with the broccoli and let sit for 1 hour at room temperature.

Step 7

After broccoli has sat an hour, add the chickpeas, sun dried tomatoes, oregano, pepper, remaining garlic oil, and thyme. Toss well to combine.

Step 8

Add feta and fresh basil, Toss to combine. Taste and add more of any herb or ingredient to taste. Serve and enjoy!

Step 9

Stores well in the refrigerator in a sealed container for several days.