Mediterranean Tomato and Chickpea Salad
A refreshing Mediterranean Tomato and Chickpea Salad, bursting with juicy tomatoes, hearty chickpeas, fresh herbs, and a zesty lemon dressing. Light, flavorful, and perfect for any meal!
Ingredients
Dressing:
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ¼ black pepper
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 ½ whole lemon, juiced
- ¼ cup ground sumac
Ingredients:
- 2 cups Roma tomatoes, seeds removed, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
- 2 cups Persian cucumbers, seeds removed, cut in half lengthwise then in to 1/2 inch thick slices
- ¼ red onion, cut in half then thinly sliced, soak in ice cold water
- ½ cup mint leaves, chopped
- ½ can chickpeas/garbanzo beans (15.5 ounce can), drained and rinsed
Instructions
- Soak sliced red onions in an ice cold water bath for 30 minutes then drain.
- Add all dressing ingredients together and set aside.
- Prepare the rest of the ingredients.
- Mix all ingredients together in a bowl and toss thoroughly.
- Tip: Wait at least 15 mins before serving so flavors can infuse together.
Notes
Tip: Wait at least 15 minutes before serving so flavors can infuse together.
Nutrition
Serving: 1portion | Calories: 205kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 748mg | Potassium: 482mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1288IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 2mg