Chick Pea Garbanzo Salsa

Brighten up your snack or appetizer game with this vibrant Chick Pea Garbanzo Salsa, a fresh and healthy twist on traditional salsa recipes! Packed with protein-rich chickpeas, juicy roma tomatoes, crisp red bell pepper, and zesty red onion, this colorful medley bursts with bold flavors and satisfying textures. Fresh cilantro and a kick of jalapeño pepper add a refreshing and slightly spicy edge, balanced perfectly by a tangy lime and cumin-spiced dressing. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this easy salsa is perfect for dipping with tortilla chips, serving as a flavorful topping for tacos, or even as a light salad. Whether you're hosting a party or meal-prepping for the week, this quick and nutritious recipe is bound to become your new go-to.

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 15-ounce can canned chickpeas (garbanzo beans)
• 3 roma tomatoes
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 1 small red onion
• 0.5 cup fresh cilantro
• 1 jalapeño pepper
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas thoroughly under cold water. Set aside.

Step 2

Dice the roma tomatoes, red bell pepper, and red onion into small, uniform pieces and place in a medium-sized mixing bowl.

Step 3

Finely chop the fresh cilantro and add it to the bowl with the vegetables.

Step 4

Carefully remove the seeds from the jalapeño pepper (if a milder salsa is desired) and finely mince it. Add to the vegetable mix.

Step 5

In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 6

Add the chickpeas to the mixing bowl with the vegetables and pour the dressing over the top.

Step 7

Gently toss all ingredients together until well combined and evenly coated with the dressing.

Step 8

Taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary.

Step 9

Serve immediately as a fresh salsa dip with tortilla chips, or refrigerate for 1-2 hours to allow the flavors to meld before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(934.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	615.9

Total Fat 21.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 2.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1914.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 90.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.8g	0%
Total Sugars 26.5g
Protein 21.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 186.7mg	0%
Iron 6.9mg	0%
Potassium 1443.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 30.2%

Protein: 13.7%

Carbs: 56.2%