Chickpea Salad

Description
This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Leake Estate in Arlington, Texas in 1982.
 * Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group

Ingredients

 * 19 ounce can chickpeas
 * 1 cup water
 * 5 fresh or dried sage leaves
 * 3 ounce jar chopped pimentos
 * 10 fresh parsley leaves chopped
 * 1 garlic clove minced
 * ½ cup olive oil
 * ½ teaspoon salt
 * ½ teaspoon pepper
 * 3 tablespoons wine vinegar
 * 1 teaspoon prepared mustard
 * 4 whole green scallions diced

Directions

 * 1) In a medium saucepan combine chickpeas and their liquid with the water and simmer gently for 15 minutes then drain and place in a warm bowl.
 * 2) Cover and keep warm while preparing the dressing.
 * 3) Combine remaining ingredients in a small bowl and mix well.
 * 4) Pour over warm beans then let stand for 30 minutes before serving.