Tomato Salad with Garlic Breadcrumbs
Fresh, vibrant, and full of flavor! This Mediterranean-inspired salad combines juicy tomatoes, creamy chickpeas, fragrant herbs, and a crunchy garlic breadcrumb topping. A quick and healthy vegan recipe that’s perfect for summer lunches, barbecues, or light dinners.
Ingredients
For the salad:
- 500 g (1.1lb) fresh tomatoes
- 1 can chickpeas drained and rinsed
- 1 small red onion thinly sliced
- 1 handful fresh basil leaves
- 1 handful fresh parsley chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- juice of ½ lemon
- ½ tbsp dried oregano
- salt to taste
For the breadcrumbs:
- 2 tbsp panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds
- 2 cloves garlic crushed
- pinch of salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
Breadcrumbs:
- Heat olive oil in a small frying pan over medium heat. Add garlic and sesame seeds, sauté until fragrant. Stir in breadcrumbs and a pinch of salt. Cook until golden and crispy. Remove from heat and set aside.
Salad:
- Slice tomatoes and place in a bowl. Add chickpeas, red onion, basil, and parsley. Drizzle with olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, and salt. Toss gently.
- Transfer salad to a serving dish. Sprinkle with garlic breadcrumbs just before serving. Garnish with extra basil if desired.