Chickpea & Tomato Balsamic Salad

This easy tomato salad recipe gets a satisfying upgrade from chickpeas, which deliver both protein and fiber. The chickpeas quickly turn this simple side into a healthy lunch or dinner, perfect any time of the year. This delicious salad takes just 10 minutes to make and while you could eat it right away, it tastes even better the longer it sits, so plan to leave at least an hour of marinating time before serving.

chickpea tomato salad
Photo: Andrea Mathis, M.A., R.D.N., L.D.
Active Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup balsamic vinegar

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt

  • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper

  • 4 cups grape tomatoes (about 19 ounces), halved

  • ½ cup thinly sliced white onion

  • cup chopped fresh basil or parsley

  • 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed

  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Directions

  1. Whisk vinegar, oil, salt and pepper together in a large bowl. Add tomatoes, onion and basil (or parsley); stir to combine. Refrigerate, stirring once or twice, for at least 1 hour. Add chickpeas and lemon juice and toss to coat.

To make ahead

Refrigerate for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

222 Calories
8g Fat
29g Carbs
8g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 1 1/4 cups
Calories 222
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 29g 11%
Dietary Fiber 7g 25%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 8g 16%
Total Fat 8g 10%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Vitamin A 1429IU 29%
Sodium 398mg 17%
Potassium 601mg 13%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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