The summer chickpea salad is a fresh, nutritious dish perfect for the hottest days. Chickpeas, rich in protein and fiber, are combined with seasonal cherry tomatoes and avocado to create a colorful and flavorful mix. The light dressing, made with extra virgin olive oil and lemon, enhances the flavors without weighing them down. Easy to prepare and versatile, this salad is ideal as a main dish, side dish, or meal to take on the go. If you like chickpea recipes, try the chickpea curry, the chickpea meatloaf, the pasta with chickpea cream, or the chickpea and pepper hummus.
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 4 People
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Spring, Summer
Ingredients for Preparing the Summer Chickpea Salad
- 10.5 oz chickpeas
- 17.5 oz cherry tomatoes
- to taste salt and pepper
- to taste extra virgin olive oil
- 1 avocado
- 1 lemon
- 1 pinch sugar
- to taste basil
Tools
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- Pressure Cooker
- Pan
Steps
I used dried chickpeas, soaking them overnight, rinsing, and boiling them in a pressure cooker for 45 minutes. Of course, you can use precooked ones.
Wash the cherry tomatoes and cut them in half. In a pan, add salt, sugar, oil, and basil. Place the tomatoes cut side down. Cook over low heat for 10 minutes, stir, and cook for another 10 minutes. Let them cool.
Once drained and cooled, mix the chickpeas and tomatoes, add the cleaned and diced avocado. Prepare an emulsion with oil, salt, pepper, grated lemon zest, and filtered lemon juice. Dress the salad, garnish with more basil, and serve.
You can store the salad in the fridge for a couple of days.
VARIATIONS
Addition of fresh vegetables: You can enrich the salad with cucumbers, bell peppers, red onion, and arugula for a crunchy touch.
Aromatic dressings: A mix of extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, and Mediterranean spices like basil, oregano, and parsley will enhance the flavors.
Extra ingredients: Sunflower seeds, walnuts, or black olives can add texture and flavor.
Protein alternatives: If you want to increase the protein content, you can add marinated tofu or tempeh.
Regional variations: Try a Sicilian version with eggplant, olives, and capers for a Mediterranean twist.
