Chickpea Tomato Salad
Chickpea Tomato Salad with a lemon herb dressing is a hit for a quick side or meal! Full of fresh ingredients and a great way to use up a can of beans, our Chickpea Tomato Salad is healthy, filling and super addictive. The bonus? You will love the Lemon-herb-garlic dressing!
Servings: 4 serves
Calories: 221kcal
Ingredients
SALAD
- 28 oz 800g canned chickpeas (garbanzo beans), rinsed and drained (about 3 cups)
- 7 oz grape tomatoes 200g, quartered (or cherry, Roma, vine-ripened tomatoes)
- 1/2 cup roughly chopped flat-leaf parsley fresh and crisp leaves if possible
- 1/4 cup red onion finely chopped
DRESSING
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice, (from 1-2 lemons)
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/8 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- Pinch of cayenne pepper optional
Instructions
- Grab a large salad bowl and add in chickpeas, tomatoes, parsley and red onion.
- For the dressing, combine together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic and herbs. Season with salt and pepper, adjust to your taste. Pour the dressing over the chickpea mixture; toss to evenly coat.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Before serving, adjust salt and pepper if needed.
Nutrition
Calories: 221kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 2g