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chickpea salad with vinaigrette.
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Chickpea Tomato Salad

A delicious and hearty chickpea salad with a fresh herb vinaigrette, cherry tomatoes and Parmesan cheese is a compliment to any meal.
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chickpea salad, chickpea salad recipe, healthy chickpea salad, simple chickpea salad
Servings: 4
Calories: 199kcal
Author: Amy Casey

Equipment

  • box grater
  • food processor
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • stacking glass bowls

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • juice of ½ lemon
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • dash of hot sauce
  • 4 tablespoons fresh chopped herbs such as parsley dill, cilantro
  • 1 15.5 ounce can of chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes cut in half
  • 1 medium red pepper chopped
  • ⅓ cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Make vinaigrette: In a large bowl whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, hot sauce and herbs.
  • Add ingredients: To the bowl, add the chickpeas, tomatoes, red pepper, and Parmesan cheese. Toss to coat the ingredients with the vinaigrette.
  • Serve: Serve at room temperature or chilled. Keeps fresh in refrigerator for 3-5 days.

Notes

Variations ~
  • Serve it over mixed greens, chopped romaine or baby spinach for a delicious lunch.
  • Add a scoop of the salad over chilled quinoa, farro, barley or rice for a fiber packed dish.
  • Stir in cooked shrimp, shredded chicken or canned tuna.
  • Add corn, red onion, cucumber or peas.
  • Along with the parmesan cheese, add crumbled feta or blue cheese, or cubes of gouda or monterey jack.
Nutritional information is an estimate and based on the ingredients and cooking methods used in this recipe.

Nutrition

Calories: 199kcal | Carbohydrates: 19.4g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 10.9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 544mg | Fiber: 1.8g | Sugar: 8.3g