Description
Whip up a bright Chickpea Tomato Basil Salad Recipe in minutesfresh easy and flavorful turning simple ingredients into a satisfying punchy dish
Ingredients
Scale
1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup cucumber, diced
1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
Instructions
- Drain and rinse the chickpeas until the water runs clear. Halve the cherry tomatoes and dice the cucumber into bite-sized pieces. Slice the red onion thinly. Gather the fresh basil leaves and roughly chop them to release their aroma. These prep steps create a clean, cohesive base for the salad.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. The lemon brightens the dish and helps the flavors pop against the mellow chickpeas. Taste and adjust salt and pepper to balance the acidity of the lemon.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the chickpeas, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and chopped basil. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until every component is evenly coated. The goal is to distribute the dressing without mashing the chickpeas.
- Let the mixture rest for 10 minutes at room temperature, or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator. The brief marination allows the flavors to meld while maintaining the crisp texture of the vegetables.
- Right before serving, stir in the feta cheese if using and give a final taste test. Add a final squeeze of lemon or a crack of pepper if desired. Serve the salad on its own or with accompaniments like pita or greens.
Notes
A quick, protein-rich Chickpea Tomato And Basil Salad with a bright lemon-olive oil dressing, featuring chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and fresh basil. A versatile Mediterranean-inspired salad suitable for lunch, a side, or a light dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 240 calories
- Sugar: 6 g
- Fat: 12 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 9 g
