Garbanzo Bean Salad
Bursting with fresh Mediterranean flavors, this salad combines the goodness of garbanzo beans with crisp veggies and a zesty dressing. It's an easy chickpea salad recipe that's ideal for meal prep, quick lunches, or a light side dish. Plus, it's packed with plant-based protein and fiber-rich chickpeas, making it a healthy addition to a vegan diet.
Ingredients
- 4 cans garbanzo beans chickpeas
- ½ cup red onion chopped
- 1 cup red bell pepper chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes chopped
- ½ cup fresh herbs dill, green onion, mint, parsley, finely chopped
- 1 ½ cup English cucumbers chopped
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 4 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 4 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon chopped garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
Make the Dressing:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together 4 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons of red wine vinegar, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, 1 tablespoon of honey, 1 teaspoon chopped garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon of salt, ½ teaspoon of fresh ground pepper, and ¼ teaspoon of red pepper flakes until well combined.4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 4 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 4 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon chopped garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon fresh ground pepper, ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Prepare the Garbanzo Beans:
- Drain and rinse 4 cans of garbanzo beans. In a large bowl, combine the beans with the chopped red onion and pour the dressing over them. Mix until the beans and onion are fully coated. Let this mixture marinate for at least an hour, or up to 24 hours, to allow the flavors to meld.4 cans garbanzo beans, ½ cup red onion
Chop the Veggies:
- Finely chop ½ cup of red bell pepper, ½ cup of cherry tomatoes, 1 cup of English cucumbers, and 1 cup of mixed fresh herbs (dill, green onion, mint, parsley).1 cup red bell pepper, 1 cup cherry tomatoes, 1 ½ cup English cucumbers, ½ cup fresh herbs
Combine and Serve:
- Add the chopped veggies to the marinated garbanzo beans. Mix until all the ingredients are well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cupCalories: 92kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 319mgPotassium: 165mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1032IUVitamin C: 37mgCalcium: 18mgIron: 1mg
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