Rich in vitamins of all sorts, this salad is both delicious and filling. It’s a wonderful spring or summer salad and can be eaten with fresh Italian ciabatta bread dipped in a little olive oil and lemon (YumEEE),or as an accompaniment to any light meal (such as quiche) – it’s your choice. But I am sure that you will enjoy this, however you wish to serve it.
Serves around 2 portions.
INGREDIENTS
- around 10 cherry tomatoes, washed & cut in half
- 1½ cups tinned chickpeas, rinsed & drained
- ½ medium sized Spanish red onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic finely chopped
- a handful of fresh flat leaf parsley, finely chopped
- ½ orange pepper, cut into medium to thin slices lengthways, and again widthways a couple of times
- 6 or 7 fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
METHOD
Easy as pie. Just toss the ingredients in a bowl of your choice, and make a dressing. I recommend the following dressing with it.
DRESSING
- juice of 1 large lemon
- double the amount of extra virgin olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
- ½ tsp sugar
Place the above ingredients in an empty clean jar, close and shake until thick and smooth. Then drizzle as much as you like on your portion of salad.
Bon Appétit !
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October 13th, 2010 at 7:20 pm
Hey, just made up the salad and used ordinary vinegar and a little mustard powder instead of lemon and sugar in the dressing and it tasted beautiful. The beauty of your recipes is not only do they taste as good as they look, they are so versatile!
December 2nd, 2010 at 1:31 pm
Sorry, forgot to publish your comment from October. Thanks for the compliment and glad you enjoyed this salad !
February 22nd, 2011 at 7:22 pm
Just made this. Simple and delicious! I used agave nectar instead of sugar in the dressing.
February 22nd, 2011 at 7:42 pm
Am so glad that you made this Gary, it’s so colourful too isn’t it ! Yes agave nectar is a healthier option. Thanks and glad you enjoyed it too !
March 5th, 2011 at 7:31 pm
This also looks really good! I will give it a try but I think I’ll use some sprouted chickpeas.
March 6th, 2011 at 1:54 pm
Thanks and hope you really enjoy it – sprouted chickpeas sound really interesting too !
June 8th, 2011 at 8:33 pm
I made this today and YUMMMMY is all that I can say…thanks
June 9th, 2011 at 2:28 am
Hi Miriam. I recently discovered your delicious recipes. I made this for lunch today and delivered some to a friend. We both loved it! This will be pefect to bring to the pool this summer. Thank you.
June 9th, 2011 at 3:37 pm
You are most welcome Terry, and glad you enjoyed it so much !!!
June 9th, 2011 at 3:38 pm
Hi Kathy and welcome to my food blog. Glad you made and enjoyed this recipe, and yes, I agree with you, it’s a great one to have by the pool or on the beach ! Best to you !.
June 10th, 2011 at 5:11 pm
Delicious recipe indeed! I love chickpeas, and the combination went so well with the tomatoes. I added in extra tomatoes because I love them so much. Another great recipe Miriam!!
June 10th, 2011 at 5:25 pm
Shannon Hi dear and thanks so much for your comment – glad that you enjoyed it !!! Cheers to you !
May 9th, 2012 at 12:41 pm
I have loads of cherry tomatoes at the moment, and a can of organic chickpeas. I shall bring a little springtime to grey dull England with this tonight!
May 9th, 2012 at 4:15 pm
Will be havin loads of cherry tomatos later Am trying it today with some purchased ones.
May 11th, 2012 at 1:37 pm
Margaret Hi there and welcome here. I am delighted that you are trying out this fabulous salad, and hope you enjoy it ! Let me know how it goes as and when you have a moment. Very best to you !
May 11th, 2012 at 1:38 pm
Great idea Sarah, thanks for dropping by here with your comment – sounds perfect to me. Let me know how it goes and I look forward to your future comments on my blog. All the very best to you in the meantime.
May 27th, 2012 at 6:36 pm
Hi Miriam, I made this for a cookout and it was a hit! This is the third recipe I’ve tried of yours and all of them were great!
Thank you again
May 28th, 2012 at 7:25 pm
Kathy Hi there and thanks so much for your wonderful feedback. I am jolly pleased that you are enjoying all the recipes of mine you have tried from here so far. That’s just awesome, and I look forward to your future comments on my blog. Enjoy & Cheers to you !
October 8th, 2012 at 4:38 pm
This looks so awesome. And I am sure I have ALL the ingredients in my kitchen right now. Have just started a vegetarian diet and have been scouring your recipes. There are so many that I have bookmarked and can’t wait to try. Thank you for sharing your fabulous kitchen skills with us!! Have a blessed day.
October 8th, 2012 at 5:32 pm
Hi there Cheri and thanks for your very kind words ! Kudos to you for making this decision to go veggie. You will find a host of things to tickle your appetite and satisfy all your culinary needs from sweet to savoury and everything else in between ! Cheers !
October 9th, 2012 at 2:56 am
This recipe is sooo refreshing. And so easy and quick to make. I will be having this often. Now to see what I will make next.
October 9th, 2012 at 7:12 am
Cheri Hi there and welcome here. Glad you enjoyed this ! Best wishes and look forward to your future comments here.
January 26th, 2013 at 9:00 am
Hi Miriam, I made this salad tonight exactly per your recipe and it was delicious. Looking forward to trying more of your recipes. Best wishes.
January 26th, 2013 at 1:25 pm
Sharon Hi there, I am delighted you have made and enjoyed this salad – may I recommend my Middle Eastern Salad (also made with beans for next time) ? You will love it ! Best wishes your way and be sure to drop by again soon !