Tomato Chickpea Salad
Brighten up your meals with this refreshing Tomato Chickpea Salad, a quick and healthy recipe that's bursting with vibrant Mediterranean flavors! Featuring juicy cherry tomatoes, protein-packed chickpeas, crisp cucumber, and zesty red onion, this salad is elevated with a drizzle of tangy lemon-olive oil dressing and a sprinkle of fresh parsley. Optional crumbles of creamy feta cheese add a delightful touch, making it perfect as a light lunch, a side dish, or a make-ahead option for picnics and potlucks. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this colorful, nutrient-rich salad is as easy to make as it is delicious. Packed with fresh ingredients and simple seasonings, this dish is a must-try for fans of Mediterranean and vegetarian cuisine.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cherry tomatoes
- 1 can Canned chickpeas (rinsed and drained)
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 0.25 cup Fresh parsley
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 0.25 cup Feta cheese (optional)
Instructions
Wash and halve the cherry tomatoes. Place them into a large mixing bowl.
Rinse the chickpeas under cold water, drain well, and add them to the bowl with the tomatoes.
Finely chop the red onion and cucumber into small, bite-sized pieces and add them to the bowl.
Roughly chop the fresh parsley and add it to the mixture.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to combine, ensuring the dressing coats all the components evenly.
If desired, sprinkle feta cheese on top for added creaminess and flavor.
Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1362 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 66.8 g | 86% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.7 g | 84% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 53 mg | 18% | |
| Sodium | 2616 mg | 114% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 147.3 g | 54% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 38.8 g | 139% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.6 g | ||
| Protein | 52.7 g | 105% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 615 mg | 47% | |
| Iron | 15.5 mg | 86% | |
| Potassium | 2535 mg | 54% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
