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Easy Tomato and Chickpea Salad | Deliciously Ella

February 23, 2021 by admin 14 Comments

Tomato and chickpea salad in large mixing bowl with towel and vine tomatoes.

This easy tomato and chickpea salad adds freshness to any meal. Even in the winter! Why should you eat salads in winter? Because after months of eating lots of heavy stews, soups and roasts, I love eating raw vegetables and fruits. The freshness of the raw herbs and zing from the vinegar and chili wake up the tastebuds. Also, we can all benefit from the vitamins and nutrients of eating salads anytime of the year.

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A super easy and fast salad to throw together.

Vine tomatoes, canned chickpeas, parsley, lemon, red onion and a bottle of balsamic on kitchen towel.

This one comes together very quickly. First, I start off with some vine tomatoes. I find these to be tastier, especially at this time of year. Cherry tomatoes work great though too. Next, slice the tomatoes into halves or quarters. Then, roughly chop some parsley and thinly slice scallions. Add everything to a bowl with the chickpeas (canned or home cooked) and throw all the salad dressing ingredients directly on top. Give it a few tosses and that’s it! So easy! I love not making the dressing in a separate bowl.

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Different ways to serve this easy tomato and chickpea salad.

Large salad bowl on towel next to vine tomatoes. Small serving bowl filled with salad.

Here are some ideas for serving this easy salad!

  • in a pita with some salty cheese, like feta or halloumi
  • topped with sliced, grilled tofu, fish or chicken
  • for a great vegetarian meal, serve with vegetable kabobs
  • on top of flatbread slathered with hummus
  • use it to top avocado toast
  • serve with crispy falafel balls
  • alongside a veggie or meat burger
  • add cooked pasta to make it a pasta salad

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Tomato and chickpea salad in large mixing bowl with towel.
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Easy Tomato and Chickpea Salad

An easy and quick salad made from fresh tomatoes, chickpeas, lots of fresh parsley and scallions. Dressed with balsamic, lemon, chili flakes and olive oil, this fresh take on salad is delicious and filling.
Course Salad
Cuisine Vegan, Vegetarian
Prep Time 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • ¼-½ red onion, thinly sliced
  • 11 ounces (320 g) small tomatoes, sliced in half or quarters, if larger
  • 15 ounce (425 g) chickpeas (garbanzo), canned or cooked fresh, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves, coarsely chopped
  • 2 scallions, thinly sliced
  • zest of ½ large lemon
  • juice of ½ lemon
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar (or any other vinegar you prefer)
  • ¼ tsp chili flakes, or to taste (omit if desired)
  • salt, to taste
  • pepper, to taste

Method

  • Place sliced onions in sieve or small colander. Place in a bowl of ice water. (This will help lessen the onion's strong "bite". This step is optional.) Leave to soak for 5-10 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Drain onions well and add to bowl. Toss everything together. Taste for seasoning and adjust salt, pepper or acidity, if needed. Serve immediately.

Notes

-any soft herb could be used here: basil, cilantro, dill, thai basil, marjoram. Combine two or more, if you like!
-adding a soft, salty cheese would be delicious such as feta, mozzarella or halloumi
-recipe adapted from Deliciously Ella, the app. Available on the app store for iphone or ipad only, as of 2/20/21.

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Comments

  1. Lauren

    April 22, 2021 at 2:38 pm

    This looks delicious and beautiful! Can’t wait to try…thanks!

    Reply
    • admin

      April 22, 2021 at 3:27 pm

      Thanks so much! Hope you do!

      Reply
  2. Errika

    April 22, 2021 at 2:39 pm

    Looks like such a fresh salad for summer! I’m excited to try it.

    Reply
    • admin

      April 22, 2021 at 3:27 pm

      It great for the upcoming summer months! Let me know if you try it. 🙂

      Reply
  3. Ada

    April 22, 2021 at 6:24 pm

    5 stars
    I like to eat salad for dinner, I’m definitely trying this recipe. Thank you!!!

    Reply
    • admin

      April 22, 2021 at 7:59 pm

      I hope you love it!

      Reply
    • admin

      April 26, 2021 at 4:31 pm

      Great! Glad to share!

      Reply
  4. Tonya

    April 22, 2021 at 7:10 pm

    This looks so delicious! I love chick peas!

    Reply
    • admin

      April 22, 2021 at 8:00 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  5. Anja

    April 22, 2021 at 8:28 pm

    This salad looks so delish and refreshing! Perfect for those hot summer days!

    Reply
    • admin

      April 26, 2021 at 4:29 pm

      Yes, its so quick to make too!

      Reply
  6. Michelle

    April 23, 2021 at 3:06 pm

    This looks so beautiful and refreshing! Perfect for summer!

    Reply
    • admin

      April 26, 2021 at 4:30 pm

      Thanks Michelle!

      Reply

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