Herbed Tomato and Chickpea Mediterranean Salad

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-03 · Updated 2026-06-03

A fresh and vibrant salad combining juicy tomatoes, protein-rich chickpeas, and fragrant Mediterranean herbs, dressed in a tangy lemon vinaigrette. This mediterranean-inspired salads (vegetarian, mediterranean) ready in about 15 minutes pairs halved cherry tomatoes, finely diced red onion, chopped fresh parsley into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 cups, halved cherry tomatoes
• 1 can (15 oz), drained and rinsed canned chickpeas
• 0.25 cup, finely diced red onion
• 0.5 cup, chopped fresh parsley
• 0.25 cup, chopped fresh mint
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1, minced garlic clove
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes, 1 can (15 oz) drained and rinsed chickpeas, 0.25 cup finely diced red onion, 0.5 cup chopped fresh parsley, and 0.25 cup chopped fresh mint.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1 minced garlic clove, 0.5 tsp salt, and 0.25 tsp black pepper until emulsified and fragrant.
3. Step 3: Pour the dressing over the tomato and chickpea mixture and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly. Let sit at room temperature for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving.