Description
Garbanzo bean salad is a vibrant, nutritious dish that combines creamy chickpeas with crunchy cucumbers and juicy tomatoes, all tossed in a zesty lemon dressing. This refreshing salad is perfect for summer picnics or as a healthy meal prep option. Packed with flavor and color, it’s an ideal light lunch or side dish that will impress your guests and satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse and drain the garbanzo beans in a colander.
- While the beans dry, dice the cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, slice the red onion thinly, and chop the parsley.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the garbanzo beans with the chopped vegetables.
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently until everything is well coated.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg