Description
Introducing the High-Protein Tomato & Basil Salad, a vibrant and refreshing dish that is perfect for any occasion. This salad features juicy grape tomatoes, creamy avocado, and protein-packed chickpeas, creating a delightful blend of flavors and textures. With zesty lemon dressing and fresh herbs like basil and mint, this dish is not only nutritious but also bursting with taste. Ideal for summer picnics or quick weeknight meals, this salad is simple to prepare and will leave you feeling satisfied.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pint grape tomatoes (halved)
- Salt (to taste)
- 3 tablespoons avocado oil (or extra-virgin olive oil)
- 1 ½ tablespoons grain mustard
- 1 ½ tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 large avocado (cubed)
- ½ cup marinated artichoke hearts (jarred or canned, quartered)
- 1 cup chickpeas
- 6 mint leaves (chiffonade)
- 7 basil leaves (chiffonade)
- 1/3 cup pistachios (chopped)
- Black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Salt the tomatoes: Place halved grape tomatoes in a large sieve, sprinkle with salt, and let them drain for 15 minutes, gently squeezing to remove excess juices.
- Make the dressing: In a medium bowl, combine the reserved tomato juice, avocado oil, grain mustard, and lemon juice; mix until smooth.
- Combine ingredients: Add drained tomatoes, cubed avocado, artichoke hearts, chickpeas, chiffonade mint, chiffonade basil, and chopped pistachios to the bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg