Simple and delicious heirloom tomato and chickpea salad with with an easy balsamic vinaigrette great side dish. 
If you are looking for an easy and delicious salad that you can put together in less than 10 minutes, then try this Tomato chickpea salad with Balsamic vinaigrette. You don’t need to worry about chopping vegetables, roasting etc. Just use a can of cooked chickpeas and cherry tomatoes to make filling and colorful salad.
I used heirloom tomatoes which comes in various colors to make this dish more delectable. This recipe is adapted from the book The Chickpea Revolution Cookbook: 85 Plant-Based Recipes for a Healthier Planet and a Healthier You by Heather Lawless and Jen Mulqueen. Uniqueness of this salad is you need to roast the cooked chickpeas to make it slightly crunchy. Then simple vinaigrette is made with balsamic vinegar, if you can use white balsamic vinegar you can use that too, I don’t have it my hand, so I used the original balsamic vinaigrette. Also, I added cilantro instead of parsley. I always prefer cilantro over parsley.
For this recipe I used canned chickpeas if you want you can use dried chickpeas too. If you use instant pot you don’t need to soak for hours just soak for 30 minutes and then cook for another 15 minutes high pressure that is enough. This recipe is highly versatile, you can make it as side dish for your holiday table too.
For this salad you need to crisp up the cooked chickpeas and add cherry tomato and mix in with vinaigrette. It has sweetness from the balsamic vinegar and tanginess from the lemon juice, perfect balance of flavor in every bite. Try this for your holiday dinner or get together, something which is not regular in holiday menu. But at the same time tasty too.
If you are using canned chickpeas then cooking is reduced to 10 minutes, rest only require assembly. Let me know how it turned out for you.
Other chickpea salad recipes are
Mediterranean Chickpea and Egg salad
Brown chickpea salad
Fattoush Salad
Tomato Chickpea salad with Balsamic vinaigrette
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 ½ cups cooked or canned chick peas
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- Juice of half of lemon
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- 1 green onion chopped
- 2 cups cherry tomato halved
- 2 tablespoon cilantro
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and add cooked chickpeas and shake in between and let it crisp up for 7 minutes.
- In another bowl add remaining olive oil, salt, lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, chili powder, cumin powder, pepper and green onion (if using) and mix well and set aside
- In a large bowl add chickpeas, tomatoes, cilantro and vinaigrette and gently fold them so that tomatoes will not be crushed. And enjoy with extra cilantro and sprinkle with pepper if you want.
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This is Swathi ( Dr. Ambujom Saraswathy Ph.D) from Zesty South Indian Kitchen who loves to explore cuisines from all over the world. Whenever possible I try to to give an Indian touch to several of the world cuisine, and has weakness for freshly baked bread. All the recipes you see here are created by me and approved after taste-test by my family.
Kiwi says
Chickpeas are my new proteins since I am now pescatarian. would love to make this healthy salad up my alley!
Fatima Torres says
I've never been a fan of chickpeas, but the way you've created this salad dish makes ma want to give it a try.
Farrah Less says
I had this similar salad when I visit my Aunt who is vegetarian. I am now a big fan of chickpea but I have to say this salad was really good . I am glad I found this recipe because I am craving for this for days.
Jona Shares says
I have never eaten something like this and I would really love to try making one too. Hopefully it will work out well. Printing out your recipe to add up on my to cook list.
Kita Bryant says
I have never made anything with chickpeas before. I always procrastinate trying new foods because I am afraid I won't like them and then will have wasted the food. This looks delicious.
Nicole says
I have never had a tomato chickpea salad before, but it looks really good! i'll have to go out and give it a try, thanks for sharing!
Laura Dove says
Im not actually a fan of chickpeas but in a salad like this I bet they are so much nicer, and it's great to get pulses into my diet!
Heather says
This sounds and looks delicious. I may try to make this for the holidays.
Cathy Mini says
Oh this tomato chickpea salad looks so yummy! I want to make it for this coming holiday!
Petra says
This recipe really looks delicious. I love chickpeas and I'm always open to new chickpea recipes!! Thank you for sharing!
ricci says
I'm not a fan of balsamic vinegar but this looks really good! Great recipe!
Terri Steffes says
I think that dish looks incredible. How fresh and delicious. I love the idea of chickpeas in a salad. I have never tried that.
Tabitha Blue says
So many great flavors that I wouldn't have thought to put together. Looks fresh and delish!
Tasheena says
I can’t wait to make this recipe for my family. This recipe looks so yummy.
Jenn says
Yum! This looks and sounds like a tasty fall recipe that I would really like. Perfect for a quiet evening at home.
Pam says
This sounds great! I love chickpeas, and they pair so well with tomatoes. What a yummy salad.
Jenn @ EngineerMommy says
I love a chickpea salad. It's so delicious, flavorful and filling. I love the way you made this. I can't wait to try this recipe.
GiGi Eats says
Totally in love with this. I would throw this under the broiler for a few minutes because I love my chickpeas crispy!! 🙂
Sayanti says
We have this salad all the time in my house because of its nutritious value and also because it tastes good.
anshul says
The mere procedure sounds so yummy that one would try preparing it at their place. Thanks for the tips.
Shoshana Sue says
Looks divine! Anything with chickpea and balsamic vinegar is a winner for me. Your salad looks so yum
Deborah says
Wow, this looks so delicious, and vegan, too. I am so glad I found you. I love Indian food.
Tammy says
I love chickpeas and this salad is a great idea! It's a nice light, refreshing side to a hearty fall dish. Sounds great, Swathi!
Amber Myers says
This looks so good! I need to make this salad for lunch one day. I haven't had chickpeas in a while.
Jean | Delightful Repast says
Swathi, this looks wonderful! Definitely going on my things-to-make list.
candy says
I could make this type of salad for our women night and it would be a big hit. Husband doesn't care that much for chickpeas but he can eat something else.
Jeanette says
This is exactly why I am looking for. I need something with protein and I am not always looking for something with meat. This looks absolutely delicious!
Grace says
First time hearing chickpea food and recipe. But this don't look strange to me in fact it looks good and very delicious just looking at your photos. Nice recipe.
Sarah Meh says
I love to have salad on my dinner table. This recipe looks delicious and quite easy to try.
Pavani says
I frequently make chickpea and tomato salad. But I love your version with toasted chickpeas and the balsamic vinaigrette -- sounds yummy!!
Marisa Franca says
I have several cans of chickpeas in my pantry. I was wanting to do something with them -- something that isn't loaded with calories. I'm trying to watch it since the high calorie holidays are coming up. Making up a batch of this delicious and nutritious salad would be ideal.
Anne Murphy says
That looks delicious and easy! I love chickpeas, and toasting them is a great idea.
Dan Zehr says
Never tried this salad, but it's one of the best I've ever seen! You are a genius! This recipe is needed to me. This is so delicious and it makes my mouth watering.
Angela Cardamone @marathonsandmotivation.com says
Yum, this dish sounds so light and delicious! I am going to give it try this week for lunch!!
Mahy Elamin says
Oh my goodness this salad look absolutely amazing! Looks so warm and comforting! Yummy! Cannot wait to try this. Thank you for a great recipe!
Kylee from Kylee Cooks says
Chickpeas are one of my favorite canned foods to keep around - so I can make fresh and healthy things like this!
Becca Wilson says
This recipe looks like it would be so delicious. I really love chickpeas - so I am sure this would be something I would really love!
Veena Azmanov says
I Love chickpea salads and often use chickpeas to make a good snack too. This looks so delicious. Love that you added balsamic. Never tried that yet.
Natalie says
This looks so delicious and so good. I love easy meals I can make in no time that are nutritious and healthy. I'm saving this for my lunch next week.
Stillorphans says
We would frequently have chickpea salad while living in South America, and it's definitely a taste I've come to love. I'll have to surprise my husband with this because I really think it'll bring him back.
Gloria says
I always have chickpeas on hand. So nutritious and delicious. Versatile, and perfect in recipes like this. This recipe is great for lunch or dinner. Great take along as well.
Dalene Ekirapa says
I would love to have this meal with some pastry since it looks so nice. The taste of vinegar in chickpeas looks very yummy.
Hollie says
Love good chickpeas. It makes salads so filling and healthy. I’m also all about simple and easy recipes.
Claudia Lamascolo says
I make something similar to this with cucumber chickpeas and feta. I love this new combination of flavors and cant wait to try your version!
Reika Misaki says
This looks delicious and healthy! Will definitely try this out one of these day! Thanks for sharing the recipe!
Cheese Curd In Paradise says
My mom and I love dishes like this one. I love that it uses the balsamic vinegar in the dressing, and I also love cilantro! Adding this one to me list!
Karyl Henry says
This looks so good! I love a simple recipe like this, and I always like to use a high quality vinegar. This would be a perfect side dish for almost any meal
Tara Pittman says
I love the taste of balsamic vinegar. This is a dish that I need to make as I also love chickpeas.
Sarah Bailey says
Now this looks like an amazing dish. There is something about chickpeas - I don't use them in cooking enough. I shall have to give this a try.