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For you gardeners out there, this is a delicious recipe that includes fresh paesley, mint, tomatoes, and radishes! Really good!

Ingredients

• 1 (19-oz.) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1 (2 1/2- to 3-lb.) deli-roasted chicken, skinned, boned, and shredded
• 3/4 cup chopped radishes
• 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
• 1 pt. grape tomatoes, halved
• 1 1/2 cups chopped English cucumbers
• Yogurt Dressing
• 3 cups coarsely crushed pita chips
• Lemon wedges

Preparation

1. 1. Stir together first 4 ingredients and 2 Tbsp. olive oil; stir in shredded chicken. Add table salt and black pepper to taste; let stand 15 minutes.
2. 2. Meanwhile, stir together radishes, onion, and 1 Tbsp. olive oil. Stir together tomatoes and 1 Tbsp. olive oil. Stir together cucumbers and remaining 1 Tbsp. olive oil. Season each mixture with salt and pepper to taste.
3. 3. Layer chickpea mixture, radish mixture, 3/4 cup Yogurt Dressing, tomato mixture, pita chips, and cucumber mixture in a 4-qt. bowl; top with remaining Yogurt Dressing. Cover and chill 2 to 4 hours. Serve with lemon wedges and additional pita chips.

Note: Total time includes dressing.

Southern Living
JUNE 2013