Forktionary

Tomato Vidalia Onion Chickpea Salad Recipe

This vibrant Tomato Vidalia Onion Chickpea Salad is the perfect light yet satisfying lunch or side dish! Sweet Vidalia onions, juicy tomatoes, and protein-packed chickpeas are tossed in a zesty basil vinaigrette, then finished with creamy Parmesan cheese. Ready in just 15 minutes, this refreshing recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a summer barbecue.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 93.5 kcal
Protein 6g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
Tomato Vidalia Onion Chickpea Salad 11

Recipe Actions

Share this recipe:

Recipe Author

Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Tomato Vidalia Onion Chickpea Salad

Cook Smarter with Sous, Your Kitchen Companion

Missing an ingredient for this Tomato Vidalia Onion Chickpea Salad? Need a perfect wine pairing or a healthy side dish idea? Don't guess—ask Sous! Your AI-powered sous-chef is ready to help you swap ingredients, adjust serving sizes, and discover flavor tips in seconds.

How to Make Tomato Vidalia Onion Chickpea Salad

  1. Dice 2 cups of ripe tomatoes and 1 medium Vidalia onion.
  2. Drain and rinse 1 (15-ounce) can of chickpeas. Add the tomatoes, onion, and chickpeas to a large bowl.
  3. In a separate small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup fresh basil (chopped), 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 4 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  4. Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine.
  5. Stir in 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese.
  6. Serve immediately or chill for later. Garnish with extra basil if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

13 g

Sugar

12g

Fat

2g

Carbs

4g

Recipe Categories (Choose a category and find related recipes!)

Salads Main Courses Lunch Main Dish / Dinner Sweets & Sides Side Dishes Vegetarian Proteins Bean & Lentil Recipes European Italian Mediterranean The Americas American Southern Healthy

Recipe Tags (Choose a tag and find related recipes!)

15 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation Occasion North American Low Protein Healthy Salads Beans Vegetables American Easy No Cook Potluck Dinner Party Fall Holiday Event Low Fat Picnic Spring Summer Vegetarian Winter Dietary Low Cholesterol Seasonal Low Saturated Fat Low Calorie Low Carb Independence Day Inexpensive Chick Peas Garbanzos Healthy 2 Low In Something To Go Technique