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garbanzo bean salad

A refreshing and nutritious salad made with garbanzo beans, fresh vegetables, and a tangy dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 1 can garbanzo beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cucumber diced
  • 1 bell pepper diced any color
  • 1/4 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup parsley chopped
Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to taste

Method
 

Prepare the Salad
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the garbanzo beans, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, and parsley.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Combine
  1. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients.
  2. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

Notes

This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Add avocado just before serving to prevent browning.