Description
A refreshing and nutritious salad made with chickpeas, tomatoes, and fresh basil.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, basil, and red onion.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Let the salad sit for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding feta cheese or avocado.
- This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Chickpea Tomato Basil Salad