Puttanesca Chickpea-Tomato Salad
Updated August 18, 2022
Joe Lingeman for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Cyd Raftus McDowell.
- Total Time
- 15 minutes
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Ingredients
1 ½ pounds ripe tomatoes of any size, cut into 1- or 2-bite pieces
3 cups cooked, rinsed chickpeas, white beans or a mix (homemade or from two 15-ounce cans)
½ cup coarsely chopped parsley leaves and stems
1 ½ ounces Parmesan, coarsely chopped or crumbled (about ⅓ cup)
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
¼ cup kalamata olives, torn in half and pitted
3 tablespoons drained capers
1 tablespoon lemon juice, plus more to taste
1 small garlic clove, finely grated
Kosher salt
Nutritional analysis per serving (4 to 6 servings)
134 grams carbs; 6 milligrams cholesterol; 851 calories; 8 grams monosaturated fat; 2 grams polyunsaturated fat; 3 grams saturated fat; 14 grams fat; 34 grams fiber; 840 milligrams sodium; 54 grams protein; 8 grams sugar
Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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Preparation
- Step 1
In a large bowl, stir together the tomatoes, chickpeas, parsley, Parmesan, olive oil, olives, capers, lemon juice and garlic. Season lightly with salt and stir once more. Let sit for 10 minutes or up to 2 hours at room temperature.
- Step 2
Before serving, taste and add more salt and lemon juice until it tastes bright. The balance is largely dependent on your tomatoes. (This salad keeps for up to 2 days in the refrigerator. Bring to room temperature before serving.)
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I made this lovely salad exactly as written. I let it sit for 30 minutes. Tasted, and although it was delicious as is thought some of the fresh oregano might be a nice addition. So, I added some from the garden. Let it sit for another 30 minutes. Tasted and was very pleased. Fast, easy, readily available ingredients and a hit at the potluck brunch. Nothing but a clean bowl to take home. I will definitely make this again. I’m betting it will be even better the next day.
I used feta instead of Parmesan and added some sliced red onions. Absolutely delicious and so easy to prepare.
I topped with nice canned tuna after serving -- perfect! For mellower garlic, grate the garlic into the lemon juice first and let sit while you prep the ingredients. It melds well.
Leave out the oil and garlic from step 1. Instead, sauté the garlic with crushed red pepper and a few anchovies, and let it cool, then add it to the bowl. I also used oil-cured olives, and put in some cooked and cooled tiny acini de pepe pasta. Now THAT is a puttanesca salad!
Made exactly as directed. It is delicious. Definitely a heart healthy meal. The variations are endless!
Followed the suggestion of other reviewers and added one anchovy to the dressing, in addition to swapping feta for parmesan. This is a new favorite in our house, we thought it was even better the second day!