Chickpea Tomato and Cucumber Salad with Sun-dried Tomatoes

This easy-to-make Chickpea, Tomato, and Cucumber Salad with Sun-Dried Tomatoes is the perfect lunch or summer dish for the upcoming warm days! It features chopped cucumbers, tomatoes, my sweet Asian dressing, crumbled French feta cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, and a touch of roasted sesame seeds and walnuts for a nutty crunch. You might want to enjoy this one alone because you’ll definitely be licking the bowl after your last bite!

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The best part about this salad is that it’s all made in one bowl and comes together in just 5 minutes! This super easy salad offers a delicious combination of sweet, savory, and nutty flavors. It’s also perfect for meal prepping—you can chop everything in advance make your dressing on the side, store it in a mason jar, and throw everything together when you’re ready to enjoy or serve! It pairs wonderfully with my barbecued shish kebabs, a bed of fluffy buttery rice, and a glass of wine on a beautiful summer day!

This perfect side salad is not only beautiful but also tastes amazing, especially with my sweet Asian dressing. The dressing is made with seasoned rice vinegar, sesame oil, freshly grated garlic, sweet applewood mustard spread, and a pinch of sugar and spice. I’ve also added chickpeas, crumbled feta, sun-dried tomatoes, roasted sesame seeds, and a dollop of sour cream. For extra crunch, I love topping my salad with roasted nuts instead of carb-heavy croutons!

If you want to bring in a tiny bit of spice, add some fine black pepper or some chili sauce for an extra kick! This simple yet tasty salad is perfect next to any dish!

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IN THIS POST: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW TO MAKE THE PERFECT CHICKPEA TOMATO & CUCUMBER SALAD W/ SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

• WHAT ARE CHICKPEAS AND ARE THEY THE SAME AS GARBANZO BEANS?
• 🍴INGREDIENTS YOU’LL NEED TO MAKE THIS CHICKPEA TOMATO & CUCUMBER SALAD WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES
• STEPS TO MAKE THIS CHICKPEA TOMATO & CUCUMBER SALAD W/ SUN-DRIED TOMATOES
• PREFER TO WATCH STEP-BY-STEP RECIPE VIDEO INSTEAD OF READING?
• JUMP TO RECIPE CARD

WHAT ARE CHICKPEAS AND ARE THEY THE SAME AS GARBANZO BEANS?

Chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans, are a highly nutritious and delicious legume. They are an excellent source of fiber, protein, and various other nutrients. Chickpeas are versatile and commonly used in dishes like hummus, falafel, stews, and salads. They are considered both a carbohydrate and a protein. Chickpeas can be enjoyed in many forms, whether straight from the can, cooked, steamed, baked, or air-fried!

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🍴INGREDIENTS YOU’LL NEED TO MAKE THIS CHICKPEA TOMATO & CUCUMBER SALAD WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Here is a preview of the ingredients you’ll need to make this recipe! You can find these at your local grocery store or you can shop online (detailed ingredients in the Recipe Card down below)

Tips before stating:

If you’re using a regular cucumber (not a Persian cucumber), I recommend cutting it lengthwise, and then using a spoon to scrape out and remove the inner pulp. Leaving the pulp can make your salad too soggy.

• Sugar
• Fresh Garlic
• Roasted Sesame Seeds
• Sesame Oil
• Seasoned Rice Vinegar
• French Sweet Applewood Mustard Spread (or Dijon Honey Mustard)
• Sun-dried tomatoes in oil
• French Feta Cheese – or any crumbled Feta (French Feta is super creamy so it’s not easy to crumble but do your best it doesn’t have to be perfect!) 🥰
• Sour Cream
• Persian Cucumbers
• Roma Tomatoes
• Green Onions
• Italian Parsley
• Chickpeas (Garbanzo Beans) or White Beans

Toppings

• Roasted Walnuts

STEPS TO MAKE THIS CHICKPEA TOMATO & CUCUMBER SALAD W/ SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Step 1: (You will be using one bowl for this recipe)

Chop your cucumbers, tomatoes, green onions, and parsley and place them into a large mixing bowl. Drain and wash your chickpeas and place them into the same bowl.

Step 2: (In the same bowl) Add grated garlic, crumble your feta cheese (not easy to crumble because it’s super creamy, so do your best and crumble it), sun-dried tomatoes (drained), sesame oil, seasoned rice vinegar, roasted sesame seeds, sugar, sweet applewood mustard (or Honey Mustard), sour cream, and give it a toss to a light coat but don’t over mix!

HOW TO STORE THIS CHICKPEA TOMATO AND CUCUMBER SALAD

If you are meal-prepping and want the best freshness, it’s best to store chickpeas and chopped veggies in a well-sealed container. They will last for up to 2 days in the refrigerator. You can also prepare your dressing in advance and store it in a mason jar for up to 5 days in the refrigerator.

If you are going to keep this salad overnight, I recommend not mixing it all together and keeping it separately. Cucumbers and Tomatoes might become soggy and release their liquid within a few hours. It’s best to make and eat right away!

If you’re using a regular cucumber (not a Persian cucumber), I recommend cutting it lengthwise and then using a spoon to scrape out and remove the inner pulp. Leaving the pulp can make your salad too soggy.

PREFER TO WATCH STEP-BY-STEP RECIPE VIDEO INSTEAD OF READING?

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