Cherry Tomato and Chickpea Salad
This simple chickpea salad is a huge hit with my crew. Mix cans of chickpeas with juicy cherry tomatoes from our garden and we have one of our favorite Summer salads!
It’s a easy salad recipe that takes 5 minutes to throw together so it’s no fuss, especially helpful on those hot Summer days when nobody wants to be cooking!
During peak growing season this is one of my favorite cherry tomato recipes to enjoy for lunch! I hope you try these other cherry tomato salads too: Cherry Tomato and Olive Salad and Kale Cherry Tomato Salad too!
Ingredients
Cherry Tomatoes, cut in half, you can use grape tomatoes instead too. Canned Chickpeas, 2 cans, drain them first. Love chickpeas? Me too! Check out my Chickpea Arugula Salad too! Red Onion, finely chop it up, adds great crunch in the salad. Minced Garlic, olive oil and lemon juice for the dressing. Fresh Cilantro, chopped. If you don’t love cilantro you can add a little less or substitute basil or mint instead.
How to Make Chickpea Tomato Salad Recipe
Add all of the ingredients to a large mixing or serving bowl.
Mix well so the dressing coats the tomatoes and chickpeas well.
Cover with plastic wrap or a lid and chill for at least 2 hours.
Remove from the refrigerator, give it a stir and serve this delicious cherry tomato and chickpea salad!
Can I make this in advance?
You sure can. Make as recipe instructs and then just chill overnight in the refrigerator. When ready to serve, remove from the refrigerator and let it sit on the counter for 20 minutes before giving it a few stirs. If you feel like it’s a little dry, add a tablespoon of olive oil or squirt of lemon juice.
How to Serve It
It’s great as a side salad served next to dishes like Indian Butter Chicken, Thai Coconut Soup or Chicken Marsala, but is also amazing by itself served with naan or pita bread for a simple meal.
Storing Leftovers
Store leftover salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator where it will stay good for 3-4 days. You can eat it cold or warm up in the microwave. Pin for later
