Best 7 Chickpea Cherry Tomato And Feta Salad Recipes

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If you're craving a delightful and refreshing salad that's packed with vibrant flavors, look no further than the chickpea, cherry tomato, and feta salad. This delectable dish is a perfect blend of textures and tastes, making it an ideal choice for any occasion, whether it's a light lunch, a healthy dinner option, or a side dish to accompany your main course. With its vibrant colors and contrasting flavors, this salad is sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you feeling satisfied.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

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

CHICKPEA, CHERRY TOMATO, AND FETA SALAD



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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 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.

SHEET-PAN FETA WITH CHICKPEAS AND TOMATOES



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In a spread of Greek appetizers, or meze, there's often a warm feta dish like bouyiourdi (baked feta with tomato and hot peppers) or a saganaki (fried cheese). This recipe combines elements of these two classic appetizers into a sheet-pan meal. Softened feta provides a salty, creamy counterpoint to sweet, juicy tomatoes and chickpeas that are sticky from honey and spicy from dried chile. Try this version, then riff wildly: Switch out tomatoes for mini peppers, olives, dates or cauliflower. Swap the hot honey for anchovies, harissa, smoked paprika or turmeric. Eat with pita, grains, salad greens, hummus or yogurt.

Provided by Ali Slagle

Categories     easy, beans, appetizer, main course

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups cooked chickpeas (homemade or two 15-ounce cans), drained, rinsed and shaken dry
2 pints (16 to 20 ounces) cherry or Sungold tomatoes
1 shallot, thinly sliced
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon mild chile flakes (like gochugaru) or ½ teaspoon red-pepper flakes
Kosher salt (such as Diamond Crystal)
2 (6- to 8-ounce) blocks of feta (see Tip), sliced 1-inch-thick

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 400 degrees. On a baking sheet, stir together the chickpeas, tomatoes, shallot, olive oil, honey and chile flakes. Season with salt, then spread in an even layer. Arrange the feta among the chickpeas. Roast until the feta and tomatoes are soft and the chickpeas are golden brown, 30 to 35 minutes (no need to stir). Eat right away. (The feta will harden as it cools; reheat leftovers.)

BROCCOLI, CHICKPEA, AND CHERRY TOMATO SALAD



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This is a healthy salad that's perfect when paired with a simple sandwich for a light lunch.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound broccoli, separated into florets (4 cups)
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, drained and rinsed

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan with a steamer insert, bring 1 inch of water to a boil. Add broccoli, cover, and steam until crisp-tender, 4 to 6 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together mustard, red-wine vinegar, olive oil, and onion; season with coarse salt and ground pepper. Add tomatoes, chickpeas, and broccoli. Toss to coat with dressing. Let cool 5 minutes. Serve at room temperature or chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 131 g, Fat 5 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 5 g

EASY CHERRY TOMATO AND FETA SALAD



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I really like this salad for a change from traditional salads with greens. You could replace the feta with ricotta or chopped mozzarella, and the thyme with chopped basil, but I like it just as it is.

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories     Cheese

Time 5m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pints cherry tomatoes
1/2 lb feta cheese, crumbled (about 2 cups)
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
fresh thyme sprig, for garnish

Steps:

  • In medium bowl, toss the tomatoes with the feta.
  • Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper; top with thyme.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148.2, Fat 12.9, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 25.3, Sodium 321.2, Carbohydrate 4.1, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 3.1, Protein 4.7

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh, ripe cherry tomatoes. If they're not in season, you can use Roma tomatoes or grape tomatoes instead.
  • If you don't have feta cheese, you can use another type of cheese, such as goat cheese, Parmesan cheese, or mozzarella cheese.
  • If you're short on time, you can use canned chickpeas instead of dried chickpeas. Just be sure to rinse them well before using.
  • This salad is also delicious with grilled chicken or fish. If you're adding meat, be sure to cook it before adding it to the salad.
  • You can make this salad ahead of time. Just store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

This chickpea, cherry tomato, and feta salad is a delicious and healthy side dish or main course. It's packed with protein, fiber, and vitamins, and it's also low in calories and fat. The combination of chickpeas, tomatoes, and feta cheese is a classic, and the dressing adds a bright and tangy flavor. This salad is perfect for a summer picnic or potluck, or for a quick and easy weeknight meal.

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