This Tomato, Cucumber, Chickpea salad with mozzarella, avocado, red onion, fresh herbs and a tangy vinaigrette is colorful, refreshing and comes together easily with simple on hand ingredients. It also can be made in advance and holds up well in the fridge for a few days, the longer the flavors marinate together the better.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups colorful cherry tomatoes, sliced.
- 2 cups cucumber, diced.
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed.
- 1 cup mozzarella pearls.
- 1 avocado, peeled and diced.
- 2 tablespoons red onion, chopped.
- Handful of fresh parsley, chopped.
- Handful of fresh basil, chopped.
Vinaigrette:
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil.
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar.
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice.
- 1 garlic clove crushed.
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes.
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano.
- 1/2 teaspoon salt.
Add all salad ingredients to a large bowl. Prepare the vinaigrette in a small bowl and mix well. Pour over salad and toss the salad to combine. Makes 4-6 servings.