Tomato Cucumber Salad with Chickpeas & Mint. This delicious version of tomato cucumber salad features the additional bright flavours of lime & mint plus the healthy addition of protein-rich chick peas.
Tomato Cucumber Salad with Chickpeas & Mint
Tomato cucumber salad is a summer-fresh classic side dish and this simple recipe is just that. With the addition of some protein rich chickpeas, this delicious salad can also be a complete lunch all on its own.
Mint is always in profusion in the small herb garden just outside my kitchen door during the summer, so I chose some of it to add a bright fresh note to the salad. Practically any fresh herb that you like or have on hand will do as a substitute though; basil, chives, oregano, tarragon or oregano would all be great choices.
If you want to add a little salty element to the salad, especially of serving it as an easy lunch dish, a sprinkle of feta cheese when serving is also good.
Tomato Cucumber Salad with Chickpeas & Mint
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- 1 cup canned , low sodium chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 2 medium ripe tomatoes , diced
- 1 1/2 cups chopped cucumber
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
- Juice of 1 lime
- zest of one lime , finely minced
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- a pinch of salt and pepper to season
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Add all of the salad ingredients to a large bowl, then prepare the dressing.
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To prepare the dressing, simply whisk all of the ingredients together well and pour over the salad ingredients.
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Toss together well and chill in the fridge for at least a couple of hours, tossing occasionally.
Very good but far too sweet with 3 tbsp of honey. Half a tbsp is sufficient. Will make again with adjustment.
Really nice salad as a lunch or with a BBQ. Very refreshing and great flavor with the mint. I made it according to the recipe and it was a big hit. A definite “make again”. Great summer salad. Thanks!!
This is a lovely salad with a refreshing dressing for BBQ. I removed the tomato and cucumber seeds before tossing them in.
Any suggestions for an alternative to mint? Could you sub fresh oregano or cilantro or something?
Absolutely.