Tomato Vidalia Onion Chickpea Salad
Bright, refreshing, and bursting with flavor, this Tomato Vidalia Onion Chickpea Salad is a wholesome celebration of fresh ingredients and vibrant Mediterranean-inspired flair. Juicy cherry tomatoes, sweet Vidalia onions, and hearty chickpeas come together with a zesty homemade dressing featuring olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey. Fresh parsley adds an herbaceous pop, while optional crumbled feta elevates the dish with a creamy finish. Perfect as a light lunch, side dish, or picnic staple, this no-cook recipe is ready in just 15 minutes and is naturally nutritious, colorful, and effortlessly satisfying.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium, thinly sliced Vidalia onion
- 1.5 cups canned chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 0.5 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
Instructions
Wash and dry the cherry tomatoes. Cut them in half and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Peel and thinly slice the Vidalia onion. Add the slices to the mixing bowl with the tomatoes.
Add the drained and rinsed chickpeas to the bowl with the vegetables.
Sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley over the mixture.
In a small jar or bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the mixing bowl. Use a large spoon or salad tongs to gently toss the salad until all ingredients are evenly coated in the dressing.
If desired, sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the top of the salad before serving.
Serve the salad immediately as a light meal or as a side dish. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1433 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 80.5 g | 103% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.5 g | 127% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 107 mg | 36% | |
| Sodium | 3269 mg | 142% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 130.6 g | 47% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 33.7 g | 120% | |
| Total Sugars | 43.5 g | ||
| Protein | 54.3 g | 109% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 967 mg | 74% | |
| Iron | 15.9 mg | 88% | |
| Potassium | 2699 mg | 57% | |
*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.
