This easy chickpea salad, filled with flavorful tomatoes and aromatic basil, makes a good lunch on its own with whole grain bread and fresh fruit. It's a great companion to many Italian-style pasta dishes or simple grain dishes during the cooler months, especially if the meal needs a protein boost. It's also good with pasta salads or potato salads as part of a summer meal, served with a cold soup or fresh corn. It's especially good with ripe summer tomatoes, though off season you can use tomatoes on vine or hydroponic tomatoes.

Recipe

Chickpea Salad with Tomatoes and Basil

This easy chickpea salad makes a good lunch on its own with some whole grain bread and fresh fruit.

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Course: Chickpea Salad

Cuisine: Healthy

Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian

Keyword: chickpea salad

Prep Time: 15

Total Time: 15

Servings: to 6

Calories: 178kcal

Author: Veg Kitchen

Ingredients

15- to 16- ounce can chickpeas drained and rinsed
3 medium firm ripe tomatoes, diced
10- to 12- ounce jar roasted red peppers drained
Sliced fresh basil leaves as much as you'd like
Juice of ½ lemon or more to taste
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Mixed baby greens or baby arugula or a combination, optional
½ cup black olives optional

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Instructions

Combine all the ingredients except the optional greens in a mixing bowl and toss well. Serve on its own, or over greens, if you'd like.

Nutrition

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Variation: If you like cooking on an outdoor grill, you can use a couple of large fresh red bell peppers, cut into large pieces, grill until nicely browned, and use instead of the jarred peppers. Yum!

Nutrition Information
Per serving: Calories: 201; Total Fat: 4g; Protein: 8g; Carbs: 31g; Sodium: 21mg