Fresh Tomato Chickpea Salad Recipes

CHICKPEA SALAD WITH RED ONION AND TOMATO

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the chickpeas, red onion, garlic, tomato, parsley, olive oil, lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste. Chill for 2 hours before serving. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve.

TOMATO SALAD WITH CHICKPEAS AND FETA

Steps:

• Place tomatoes into a large bowl and add the garlic and 1 teaspoon salt. Using your hands or a large spoon, gently toss the tomatoes so that everything is evenly coated. Let the tomatoes sit for about 10 minutes. (The salt will draw out flavor from the tomatoes.)
• Meanwhile make the topping: Combine the sunflower seeds, pepitas, almonds, pistachios, granola if using, sesame seeds, chile powder and salt. Toss to combine. Season with a few turns of black pepper and stir everything together.
• Add the chickpeas, feta, olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and black pepper to the tomatoes and toss to combine. Taste and adjust olive oil, salt and pepper to your liking. Tear up basil leaves and sprinkle on top.
• To serve, transfer tomatoes to a serving platter or individual bowls. When you are ready to eat, sprinkle with the crisp topping.

FRESH TOMATO CHICKPEA SALAD

Steps:

• Drain chickpeas and rinse in a strainer to remove the starch. Place in a large bowl.
• Chop the basil and cut the tomatoes in half. Add to the bowl and combine with the chickpeas.
• Add remaining ingredients to the bowl. Stir to combine well.
• Refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving. Serve cold.

TOMATO CHICKPEA SALAD

Steps:

• Salad: In large bowl, combine chickpeas, parsley, tomatoes, cucumber, onions and cheese.
• Dressing: Whisk together oil, vinegar, garlic and seasonings.
• Toss dressing with salad ingredients.
• Cover and refrigerate for several hours.

CHICKPEA AND FRESH TOMATO TOSS

Steps:

• Rinse and drain chickpeas.
• Place them in a bowl.
• Add the tomatoes and onions.
• Whisk remaining ingredients together.
• Toss with chickpea mixture until coated.
• Serve right away or refrigerate for up to 2 days.