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Close up shot of a colorful salad with chickpeas, yellow peppers, cucumbers and tomatoes in a light dressing. Salad is served in a blue ceramic bowl.

Tastes Like Summer Salad

Tastes Like Summer Salad

A light and refreshing summer salad with chickpeas, fresh basil, tomatoes, peppers, and cucumber in a light dressing.
 Michigan Harvest to Table™
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Salads, Sides
Cuisine American
Servings 6 Servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 2 ¼ cups cucumbers, seeded and diced
  • 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, halved lengthwise
  • ¼ cup red onion, diced
  • One 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil, torn, optional

Instructions
 

  • Whisk together red wine vinegar, oil, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
  • Add cucumbers, tomatoes, onion, and chickpeas and gently mix.
  • Chill at least one hour.
  • Garnish with fresh basil, if using, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5 cupCalories: 132calCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 6gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 251mgFiber: 5g
Keyword Potluck, Vegan, Vegetarian