Chickpea Salad
Easy but Delicious Dinner Salad Recipe
This chickpea salad is a delicious side for any meal. In fact, I like it for the main part of the meal because it has everything I need. It’s one of my favorite weeknight dinners. I also enjoy it as a side salad to go with any entree.
Ingredients
The list of ingredients is very short. Here are the things you’ll need:
- Chickpeas
- Small tomatoes
- Cucumber
- Greens
- Italian dressing
I typically use cherry tomatoes when I can find them. However, this time, the grape tomatoes were on sale, and I can’t resist a good deal. Or you can cut larger tomatoes into bite-size pieces For the greens, you can use spinach, kale, lettuce, or whatever you like. I almost always have fresh spinach, so that’s what I used.
For exact measurements of each ingredient and full directions, go to the recipe card at the bottom of the page. You can even print out the card by clicking on the “print” button.
Directions
This salad is ridiculously easy to make, so the payoff is great. You basically just put all of the ingredients into a bowl, toss, and serve.
It’s that easy, but I’ll show you step-by-step how I do it. First of all, start by rinsing and draining the chickpeas. Pour them into your mixing bowl
Next, add the tomatoes. You can add a few more than the recipe calls for if you like.
Then, add the chopped cucumber. I like small pieces, but it’s up to you how small you want them.
Next, add the chopped spinach. Other greens I enjoy for this recipe are arugula or romaine lettuce.
Finally, pour in the salad dressing. You can use any type of Italian dressing you like.
Using either tongs or a couple of spoons, gently toss the salad until everything is coated with the salad dressing.
More Salad Recipes
If you like salads that serve as the main entrée, you’ll love this creamy shrimp salad. Or if you’re looking for another side salad, try this Greek olive and feta salad. Another salad I enjoy is this tomato cucumber corn salad with feta.
Delightful Dinner Salad
Next time you need an easy weeknight dinner recipe or something you can fix during a relaxing weekend, give this chickpea salad a try. You’ll love the flavor!
Chickpea Salad Recipe
This chickpea salad is the perfect side dish or main entree.
Ingredients
- 1 can of chickpeas (also called garbanzo beans), drained
- 1 cup of cherry or grape tomatoes cut in half
- 1/2 cup of chopped cucumber
- 1 cup of chopped greens (spinach, kale, or lettuce)
- 1/2 cup of Italian salad dressing
Instructions
- In a medium-size mixing bowl, combine the chickpeas, tomatoes, cucumber, and greens.
- Pour the Italian salad dressing over the top and toss the ingredients until they are coated.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition Information
Yield
4Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 179Total Fat 8gSaturated Fat 1gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 6gCholesterol 0mgSodium 302mgCarbohydrates 24gFiber 6gSugar 10gProtein 6g
The nutrition information is a product of online calculators. I try to provide true and accurate information, but these numbers are estimates.
I love chickpeas and they are such a great addition to a salad. This looks delicious!
Hey Carlee! Thank you! Chickpeas are so good for you, so I add them wherever I can!
Thus salad sounds like
something I would really like. What dressing could I use in place of Italian?
Marion P
Maybe Greek or Vidalia onion dressing? Try different dressings to see what you like best.