Chickpea and Tomato Salad
A bright and fresh salad full of fiber and plant protein, perfect for meal prep or a healthy lunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 g fresh tomatoes
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 handful fresh basil leaves
- 1 handful fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1/2 tbsp dried oregano
- Salt to taste
- 2 tbsp panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a small frying pan over medium heat. Add garlic and sesame seeds, sauté until fragrant. Stir in breadcrumbs and a pinch of salt. Cook until golden and crispy. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Slice tomatoes and place in a bowl. Add chickpeas, red onion, basil, and parsley.
- Drizzle with olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, and salt. Toss gently.
- Transfer salad to a serving dish. Sprinkle with garlic breadcrumbs just before serving. Garnish with extra basil if desired.
Notes
Keep the garlic breadcrumbs separate until just before serving to maintain their crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: salad, chickpeas, tomatoes, healthy, meal prep