Warm Chickpea Salad with Shallots and Red Wine Vinaigrette

Elevate your salad game with this Warm Chickpea Salad with Shallots and Red Wine Vinaigrette—a simple yet flavorful recipe that’s perfect for any meal. Tender chickpeas are gently warmed and tossed with sweet, caramelized shallots, juicy cherry tomatoes, and fresh parsley, creating a deliciously savory base. The zesty red wine vinaigrette, enhanced with Dijon mustard, honey, and garlic, adds the perfect balance of tang and sweetness, tying all the vibrant ingredients together. Ready in just 25 minutes, this salad is as quick as it is satisfying, making it an excellent choice for a hearty side dish or a light, protein-packed main. Serve it fresh and warm for ultimate flavor, and watch it become a new favorite in your recipe rotation! With its healthy ingredients and bold, Mediterranean-inspired flavors, this dish is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups Canned chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
• 3 large Shallots (thinly sliced)
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 1 clove Garlic (minced)
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped)
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes (halved)

Directions

Step 1

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the shallots to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, for 8-10 minutes or until they are golden brown and caramelized. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together the red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and black pepper to create the vinaigrette.

Step 4

In the same skillet used for the shallots, add the chickpeas and cook over low heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are warmed through.

Step 5

Transfer the warm chickpeas to a large mixing bowl. Add the caramelized shallots, cherry tomatoes, and parsley.

Step 6

Pour the red wine vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine.

Step 7

Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.

Step 8

Serve the warm chickpea salad immediately as a main dish or as a side. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(804.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1097.0

Total Fat 53.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2182.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 126.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 31.7g	0%
Total Sugars 35.3g
Protein 33.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 298.9mg	0%
Iron 9.3mg	0%
Potassium 2136.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 42.9%

Protein: 11.9%

Carbs: 45.2%