Description
A refreshing and vibrant salad with juicy tomatoes, hearty chickpeas, and fragrant basil, ready in just 15 minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 400g / 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 500g / 2 cups diced tomatoes
- 30g / 1 cup chopped fresh basil
- 50g / 1/4 cup finely diced red onion
- 30ml / 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 15ml / 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained and rinsed chickpeas, diced tomatoes, chopped fresh basil, and finely diced red onion.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the chickpea and vegetable mixture, and gently toss until well coated.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve immediately or chill for later.
Notes
- Make Ahead: Can be prepared a few hours in advance; add basil just before serving.
- Fresh Herbs: Use fresh basil for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: chickpea salad, tomato salad, basil salad, vegan salad, gluten-free salad, mediterranean salad, easy salad, healthy salad