Best 8 Chickpea Cherry Tomato And Feta Salad Recipes

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Calling all salad enthusiasts! Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with a vibrant and flavorful Chickpea, Cherry Tomato, and Feta Salad. This delightful dish combines the wholesome goodness of chickpeas, the sweet burst of cherry tomatoes, and the tangy creaminess of feta cheese, all drizzled with a luscious lemon-tahini dressing. As a bonus, the recipe offers three enticing variations to suit your dietary preferences: a vegan version, a gluten-free option, and a low-carb alternative. Whether you're a health-conscious foodie, a vegan seeking plant-based delights, or simply a lover of fresh and flavorful salads, this recipe has something for everyone.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

TOMATO SALAD WITH CHICKPEAS AND FETA



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Peak summer eating doesn't get much easier than this fresh tomato salad. Ripe, in-season tomatoes are best, but if they are not in their prime, the simple technique of salting them first will draw out maximum flavor. Roasted nuts and seeds are excellent pantry items and make a perfect no-cook, savory-sweet crisp topping. The nut-seed-spice mixture is completely flexible; use what you have on hand, and add aromatic seeds like nigella or fennel if you like. The store-bought granola is optional, but it adds a surprising sweetness and even more crunch. (Opt for one that is as plain as possible and without dried fruits or chocolate.) Make extra topping and keep it in an airtight jar for sprinkling over salads and roasted vegetables.

Provided by Hetty McKinnon

Categories     salads and dressings, vegetables

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 1/2 pounds ripe tomatoes (any variety), cut into roughly 1- to 2-inch pieces
1 garlic clove, grated
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt (Diamond Crystal)
1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained
1 (7-ounce) block feta cheese, crumbled
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more to taste
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Handful of basil leaves
1/4 cup roasted, salted shelled sunflower seeds, roughly chopped (see Tip)
1/4 cup roasted, salted pepitas, roughly chopped
1/4 cup roasted, salted almonds, roughly chopped
1/4 cup roasted, salted pistachios, roughly chopped
1/2 cup plain oat granola (no fruit or chocolate added), roughly chopped (optional)
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon chile powder or red-pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (Diamond Crystal)
Black pepper

Steps:

  • Place tomatoes into a large bowl and add the garlic and 1 teaspoon salt. Using your hands or a large spoon, gently toss the tomatoes so that everything is evenly coated. Let the tomatoes sit for about 10 minutes. (The salt will draw out flavor from the tomatoes.)
  • Meanwhile make the topping: Combine the sunflower seeds, pepitas, almonds, pistachios, granola if using, sesame seeds, chile powder and salt. Toss to combine. Season with a few turns of black pepper and stir everything together.
  • Add the chickpeas, feta, olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and black pepper to the tomatoes and toss to combine. Taste and adjust olive oil, salt and pepper to your liking. Tear up basil leaves and sprinkle on top.
  • To serve, transfer tomatoes to a serving platter or individual bowls. When you are ready to eat, sprinkle with the crisp topping.

CHICKPEA, CHERRY TOMATO, AND FETA SALAD



Chickpea, Cherry Tomato, and Feta Salad image

Make this simple salad in just minutes, and take it to work with a slice or two of bread or a pita.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup canned chickpeas
1/2 cup quartered cherry tomatoes
1/4 cup crumbled feta
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon salt
Ground pepper

Steps:

  • Rinse and drain chickpeas.
  • In a bowl, combine chickpeas with tomatoes, feta, lemon juice, olive oil, oregano, salt, and a pinch of pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 268 g, Fat 18 g, Protein 11 g

CHICKPEA, CHERRY TOMATO, AND FETA SALAD



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Another recipe from 'Everyday Food'. This salad is quick and easy to make. I like to make it the day before, I find it tastes even better.

Provided by Faith77

Categories     Beans

Time 20m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup canned chick-peas
1/2 cup quartered cherry tomatoes
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 pinch pepper

Steps:

  • Rinse and drain chickpeas.
  • In a bowl, combine all ingredients.

TOMATO FETA SALAD



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 pints grape tomatoes, red or mixed colors
1 1/2 cups small-diced red onion (2 onions)
1/4 cup good white wine vinegar
6 tablespoons good olive oil
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
1 1/2 pounds feta cheese

Steps:

  • Cut the tomatoes in half and place them in a large bowl. Add the onion, vinegar, olive oil, salt, pepper, basil, and parsley and toss well. Dice the feta in 1/2- to 3/4-inch cubes, crumbling it as little as possible. Gently fold it into the salad and serve at room temperature.

GREEN BEAN, TOMATO, AND CHICKPEA SALAD



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This may become your go-to vegetarian main course for summer. For this salad, use the ripest tomatoes you can find.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 1/2 pounds green beans, trimmed
3 wide strips lemon zest, cut into thin matchsticks, plus 3 tablespoons lemon juice (from 1 large lemon)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved, or 3 medium tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch wedges
1/4 small red onion, diced small
1 can (15.5 ounces) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
2 1/2 ounces feta, crumbled (1/2 cup)
2/3 cup roughly chopped fresh parsley leaves

Steps:

  • In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook green beans until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Drain and rinse under cool water to stop the cooking. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together lemon juice and oil. Stir in tomatoes, onion, chickpeas, and lemon zest. Add feta and parsley and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Arrange green beans on a serving platter and top with tomato mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281 g, Fat 13 g, Fiber 12 g, Protein 12 g

WARM CHICKPEA, CHILLI & FETA SALAD



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If you're looking for a light midweek option, this high-fibre, superhealthy salad should tick all the boxes

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tbsp olive oil
juice ½ lemon
½ tsp smoked paprika
100g spinach leaves
1 red pepper , deseeded and sliced
1 red chilli , deseeded and thinly sliced
4 spring onions , sliced
100g cherry tomatoes , halved
400g can chickpeas , drained
40g feta cheese or vegetarian alternative, crumbled

Steps:

  • Whisk together 1 tsp olive oil, the lemon juice, smoked paprika and a little seasoning to make a dressing. Divide the spinach between 2 serving bowls.
  • Heat the remaining 2 tsp olive oil in a non-stick frying pan. Stir-fry the pepper for 5 mins over a high heat until starting to caramelise at the edges. Add the chilli, spring onions and tomatoes and stir-fry for 1 min. Tip in the chickpeas and cook for a further min, then stir in the dressing.
  • Spoon the hot chickpea mixture over the spinach leaves, then top with the crumbled feta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289 calories, Fat 14 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 28 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 8 grams sugar, Fiber 8 grams fiber, Protein 15 grams protein, Sodium 1.41 milligram of sodium

TOMATO-GREEN BEAN SALAD WITH CHICKPEAS, FETA AND DILL



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This is a perfect salad for summer, when the market is chockablock with great produce. Use whatever tomatoes are sweetest, and feel free to add yellow wax beans or romano beans in addition to green beans. If your market has fresh shelling beans, use those instead of chickpeas. Plan ahead to soak dried chickpeas overnight. With a soak, they only take an hour to cook, and taste better than canned ones.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     easy, salads and dressings, vegetables, appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Kosher salt and black pepper
3/4 pound green beans, preferably slender haricots verts, trimmed
2 tablespoons lemon juice, from 1 small lemon
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 pint cherry tomatoes, mixed colors, halved
2 cups cooked chickpeas (from 1 cup dried chickpeas or 1 15-ounce can), cooled and drained
4 ounces feta, crumbled (1/2 cup)
2 to 3 tablespoons roughly chopped dill, for serving
Pinch of dried oregano, for serving

Steps:

  • Bring a medium saucepan of water to boil over high heat. Add 1 teaspoon salt, then the green beans. Cook until beans are tender-crisp, about 2 minutes. Transfer beans to a large bowl of cold water. Drain in a colander and blot green beans dry with a kitchen towel.
  • Make the dressing: In a small bowl, put lemon juice, vinegar, garlic, a pinch of salt and some black pepper to taste. Whisk in olive oil.
  • Make the salad: Add cherry tomatoes, green beans and chickpeas to a large salad bowl, and season with salt and pepper. Add dressing and toss to coat. Add feta and toss once more. Let marinate for 10 to 15 minutes, tossing occasionally.
  • To serve, sprinkle generously with dill and oregano.

CHICKPEA SALAD WITH RED ONION AND TOMATO



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A good chickpea salad, that is low-fat and high in protein.

Provided by Candice

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Tomato Salad Recipes

Time 2h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

19 ounces garbanzo beans, drained
2 tablespoons red onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tomato, chopped
½ cup chopped parsley
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the chickpeas, red onion, garlic, tomato, parsley, olive oil, lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste. Chill for 2 hours before serving. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262.3 calories, Carbohydrate 33.3 g, Fat 11.8 g, Fiber 6.7 g, Protein 7.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 404.4 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

Tips:

  • Prep ingredients in advance: Chop vegetables, drain and rinse chickpeas, and crumble feta cheese before starting the recipe. This will save time and make the assembly process easier.
  • Use fresh, ripe cherry tomatoes: They will add a burst of sweetness and flavor to the salad.
  • Don't overcook the chickpeas: They should be tender but still have a slight bite to them.
  • Season the salad to taste: Add more lemon juice, salt, or pepper as desired.
  • Serve the salad immediately: This is when it is at its best, with the tomatoes still juicy and the chickpeas still warm.

Conclusion:

This chickpea cherry tomato and feta salad is a delicious and healthy side dish or main course. It is packed with protein, fiber, and vitamins, and it is also low in calories and fat. The combination of chickpeas, tomatoes, feta cheese, and red onion is both flavorful and refreshing, and the lemon-tahini dressing adds a tangy and creamy touch. This salad is perfect for a summer picnic or potluck, or for a quick and easy weeknight meal.

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