Ingredients

  • 1 (19 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed (garbanzos)
  • 1 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 4 tomatoes, cut into large dice
  • 1 cup chopped cucumber
  • 6 green onions, sliced
  • 1 cup cubed swiss cheese (for a change, replace Swiss cheese with feta, mozzarella, Cheddar or Monterey Jack)
  • Dressing for Tomato Chickpea Salad
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 1 garlic clove, crushed
  • 1 teaspoon dried tarragon leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper

Method

  • Salad: In large bowl, combine chickpeas, parsley, tomatoes, cucumber, onions and cheese.
  • Dressing: Whisk together oil, vinegar, garlic and seasonings.
  • Toss dressing with salad ingredients.
  • Cover and refrigerate for several hours.