Tomato, Garlic and Chickpea Salad Recipe
Tomato, Garlic, and Chickpea Salad is a vibrant and nutritious dish. Made with fresh tomatoes, chickpeas, arugula, olives, and a hint of garlic, this salad is packed with flavors and healthy ingredients. The lemon juice and olive oil dressing enhances the taste, making it a perfect side or light main course. Enjoy this Mediterranean delight that’s easy to prepare and satisfying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup canned chickpeas
- 5 olives, chopped
- 1 small to medium green pepper
- 3 medium tomatoes
- 1 cup arugula
- 3-4 mint leaves (optional)
- 1 garlic clove
- Lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Rinse and drain the chickpeas.
- Chop the olives, green pepper, and tomatoes into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine the chickpeas, chopped olives, green pepper, tomatoes, and arugula.
- Finely chop or mince the garlic and add to the salad.
- Add lemon juice, salt, pepper, and olive oil to taste. Toss well to combine.
- Garnish with mint leaves if using. Serve immediately.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of lemon juice and olive oil based on your taste preference.
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1 cup)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg