Carrot and Chickpea Salad

Name: Carrot and Chickpea Salad
Ingredients: 2 cups carrots, julienned; 1 small fennel bulb, very thinly sliced; 15 ounces can chickpeas, rinsed and drained; 2 tablespoons chopped parsley; 2 tablespoons chopped green onion, green part only; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 tablespoon whole cumin seed; salt and pepper to taste; crumbled feta or ricotta salata cheese for topping (optional)