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    Home » Recipes » Lunch » Caprese Chickpea Salad (5 Ingredients)

    Modified: Jul 7, 2025 · Published: Aug 3, 2020 by Angela G. · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Caprese Chickpea Salad (5 Ingredients)

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    This Caprese Salad with Chickpeas recipe is quick and easy! Made with tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, basil and balsamic vinaigrette dressing. An easy, healthy and delicious side dish!

    Caprese Salad with Chickpeas
    Easy Caprese Salad with Chickpeas
    Quick and Easy Caprese Salad with Chickpeas
    Caprese Salad with Chickpeas and Balsamic Vinegar
    Caprese Salad with Chickpeas
    Easy Caprese Salad with Chickpeas
    Quick and Easy Caprese Salad with Chickpeas
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    • ★ Why You'll Love this Recipe ★
    • ★ Ingredients You'll Need ★
    • ★ Tips & FAQs ★
    • ★ More Chickpea Recipes ★
    • Caprese Chickpea Salad (5 Ingredients)

    ★ Why You'll Love this Recipe ★

    This recipe for Caprese Salad with Chickpeas is quick, easy and so tasty!

    Simple yet Delicious

    There's not a lot to this recipe other than some chopping and selecting the best ingredients.

    Perfect for Potlucks and Parties

    This is a super quick, no-cook side dish that's always a hit at gathering because it's something a little different from the norm. It's fresh, summery, and protein packed.

    ★ Ingredients You'll Need ★

    Caprese Chickpea Salad Ingredients

    Just 5 main ingredients plus salt and pepper to taste.

    You'll need:

    • Chickpeas. Canned. Be sure to drain and rinse.
    • Grape or cherry tomatoes. Use a variety of colors for visual appeal.
    • Mozzarella cheese. Mozarella pearls work great.
    • Fresh basil.
    • Balsamic vinaigrette. Use store bought or try my homemade balsamic vinaigrette dressing recipe.

    ★ Tips & FAQs ★

    Choose Colorful Grape Tomatoes

    This is definitely not mandatory! But this dish is so simple, I like to take time picking out the best looking tomatoes for this salad. I find the multi-colored grape or cherry tomatoes look really pretty and colorful! Especially when you cut them in half and expose the seeds. They're truly beautiful and add to the experience of enjoying this simple summer side dish.
    However, I'm also a fan of using up leftovers and using what you have on hand. So if you don't want to make a special trip to that store and you happen to have some leftover beefsteak tomatoes from grilling burgers that you need to use up or you have a couple of Roma tomatoes handy and you want to use those, go for it! The flavor, texture and look of this dish will vary slightly but really any tomato works and will still make a great dish.

    Do I need to rinse canned chickpeas?

    Some canned chickpeas come in thick, syrupy liquid while others are packed in thinner juice—but either way, you’ll want to rinse them well. I just rinse them right in the can to save on dishes: open the lid most of the way, drain, fill with water, press the lid back down, and repeat until the water runs clear.
    One more thing: adding vinegar can cause some chickpeas to shed their skins. These loose skins aren’t great for digestion, so if you see them floating around, it’s worth picking them out by hand.

    What type of mozzarella cheese is best for salad?

    A ball of fresh mozzarella sliced into bite sized chunks works great or you can just get the pearls and save yourself from cutting the cheese (had to, sorry!). Both work well. The key is choosing fresh mozzarella vs. shredded or block mozzarella cheese. Fresh mozzarella has a lighter, squishier texture and a bit more flavor.

    Regrow Your Basil

    Did you know if you put a sprig of basil in a cup of water, after about 2 week it will grow roots?! I discovered this on accident recently. I had no idea you could propagate basil this way! It's very handy even if you just want to keep your basil fresh longer, and not have to store it in the fridge. Once it gets roots you can plant it a pot with dirt and let it grow. Give it a try!

    What can I add to caprese chickpea salad?

    If you make this often, try stirring in something next each time. Here are some ideas for optional add-ins: arugula, pasta, farro, corn, eggplant, white beans, avocado chunks and more. Get creative!

    Serve with a slotted spoon.

    A simple tip, but serving this dish with a slotted spoon allows excess balsamic vinegar to drain away, leaving your plate cleaner and less of a chance of the vinegar creeping towards your other food getting it soggy. Need a slotted spoon? Shop them on Amazon.

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      Chickpea Chicken Curry Bowl
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      Chickpea Edamame Salad and Dip
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    Caprese Salad with Chickpeas

    Caprese Chickpea Salad (5 Ingredients)

    Author: Angela G.
    This Caprese Salad with Chickpeas recipe is quick and easy! Made with tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, basil and balsamic vinaigrette dressing. An easy, healthy and delicious side dish!
    5 from 2 reviews
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    Course: Lunch, Sides
    Cuisine: American
    Skill Level: Easy
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Servings: 12 Servings
    Yield: 6 cups

    Ingredients 

    • 16.5 oz grape or cherry tomatoes
    • 8 oz Mozzarella pearls
    • ¼ cup fresh basil chopped
    • 14 oz chickpeas drained and rinsed
    • ½ cup balsamic vinaigrette more or less to taste
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    Instructions

    • Cut tomatoes in half and add to a large bowl.
    • Drain and rinse chickpeas. Add chickpeas, mozzarella pearls, fresh chopped basil and balsamic vinegar to bowl and toss.
    • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
    • Serve immediately or chill in fridge. You may need to add extra vinegar right before serving if making this ahead. Vinegar tends to absorb as it sits and looses flavor.

    Notes

    You can brighten the look and taste of this dish by using a white balsamic vinegar based dressing. White balsamic vinegar has a slightly less sweet taste.

    Nutrition Facts

    Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 145kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 109mg | Potassium: 182mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 217IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Rel D says

      September 01, 2021 at 7:48 am

      5 stars
      Great with my home grown tomatoes & basil so easy & fresh! Love my salads! 🍅

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      • Angela G. says

        September 01, 2021 at 8:30 am

        Sounds yummy with your fresh harvest! Glad you enjoyed the recipe!

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