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Tomato chickpea salad

Recipe Information

Description:
Tomato chickpea salad is a delicious recipe usually served as a appetizer. It requires about 2 hours, 10 minutes of prep time and about 0 minutes of cooking time for a combined total time of 2 hours, 10 minutes. The overall cooking skill level is considered easy. This recipe will yield 6 servings if prepared as directed.
Servings 6
Preparation Time 2 Hours, 10 Minutes
Cook Time 0 Minutes
Total Time 2 Hours, 10 Minutes
Difficulty Easy
Main Ingredient Tomatoes; Chickpeas
Category Fruit; Beans & Legumes
Meal Lunch; Dinner
Type Appetizer; Side Dish
Subtype Salad
Diet

Ingredients

  • 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed

  • 1 cup chopped parsley

  • 4 tomatoes, roughly chopped

  • 1 cup chopped cucumber

  • 6 green onions, sliced

  • 1 cup Swiss cheese, cubed

  • 1/3 cup olive oil

  • 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar

  • 1 clove garlic, crushed

  • 1 teaspoon dried tarragon

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard

  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

  • Cayenne pepper to taste

Directions

  • Combine the chickpeas, parsley, tomatoes, cucumber, green onions, and Swiss cheese in a large salad bowl.

  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, white wine vinegar, garlic, dried tarragon, dry mustard, and cayenne pepper. Pour this dressing over the salad and toss gently to evenly coat.

  • Add salt and pepper to taste.

  • Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours to marinate and serve chilled.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 309 cal

  • Total fat: 18g

  • Saturated fat: 5g

  • Cholesterol: 17mg

  • Sodium: 510mg

  • Carbohydrate: 27g

  • Fiber: 6g

  • Protein: 11g