Caprese Chickpea Salad with Roasted Garlic Basil Dressing
Enjoy this flavorful Caprese Chickpea Salad with Roasted Garlic Basil Dressing – perfect for meal prep and packed with fresh ingredients. Try it today!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup white grape juice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey or agave nectar
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella pearls
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Place unpeeled garlic cloves on a baking sheet, drizzle with 1 teaspoon olive oil, and roast for approximately 30 minutes until soft.
- Once cooled, squeeze out the garlic into a food processor. Add remaining olive oil, basil leaves, white grape juice vinegar, and honey/agave nectar. Blend until smooth and season with salt and pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, chickpeas, cucumber, and mozzarella pearls. Pour over the dressing and gently mix to coat.
- Serve on a platter or individual bowls, drizzled with balsamic glaze if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg