chickpea, tomato and mushroom salad

New Carlisle, OH
Updated on Aug 7, 2014

This salad has a little zip and as much heat as you like. It is quick to fix, but is best if left marinate for a couple of hours before serving. Great for lunch or dinner. Inspired by a recipe I found in Bean Banquets.

prep time 20 Min
cook time
method No-Cook or Other
yield 4-6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 cans chickpeas, drained
  • 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved (about a pint or so)
  • 2 - 3 - green onions, thin sliced
  • 1/4 cup onion, small diced
  • 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
  • DRESSING
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/8 teaspoon dried tarragon
  • dash hot pepper sauce, to suit your taste (i used tabasco)
  • dash paprika
  • - salt, to taste
  • pinch sugar, optional

How To Make chickpea, tomato and mushroom salad

  • Step 1
    Combine chickpeas, tomatoes, green onions, onion, mushrooms and basil together in a medium bowl.
  • Step 2
    Place all of the ingredients for the dressing in a jar with a tight fitting lid. Put on the lid and shake well. Check the dressing and adjust seasoning. Pour over the chickpea mixture and stir to combine.
  • Step 3
    Best if allowed to set for 2 hours before serving.

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