Garbanzo Bean Salad with Feta Cheese

Bright, refreshing, and bursting with Mediterranean flavors, this Garbanzo Bean Salad with Feta Cheese is the perfect combination of wholesome ingredients and vibrant taste. Featuring protein-packed garbanzo beans, crisp English cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, and tangy Kalamata olives, this salad is elevated with a zesty lemon-olive oil vinaigrette and finished with creamy crumbled feta and fresh parsley. Ready in just 15 minutes, this no-cook recipe is ideal as a healthy side dish, a light main course, or even a meal-prep favorite. Packed with nutrients and bold flavors, this salad is a must-try for fans of Mediterranean cuisine and those looking for quick, satisfying dishes!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 15 ounces Garbanzo beans (chickpeas), canned
• 1 English cucumber
• 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes
• 0.5 Red onion
• 0.5 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
• 0.75 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
• 0.25 cup Fresh parsley, chopped
• 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon Red wine vinegar
• 1 clove Garlic, minced
• 0.5 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Drain and rinse the canned garbanzo beans thoroughly under cold water and set them aside to dry.

Step 2

Wash and dice the English cucumber into bite-sized pieces.

Step 3

Halve the cherry tomatoes and thinly slice the red onion.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, combine the garbanzo beans, diced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, and Kalamata olives.

Step 5

In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to prepare the dressing.

Step 6

Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the large mixing bowl and toss gently to combine.

Step 7

Add the crumbled feta cheese and chopped fresh parsley to the salad and toss lightly to mix without breaking the feta.

Step 8

Taste and adjust seasonings with additional salt and pepper, if desired.

Step 9

Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld together.

Step 10

Serve chilled or at room temperature as a side dish or light main course.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1483.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1968.2

Total Fat 120.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 36.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 150.0mg	0%
Sodium 5739.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 166.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 44.7g	0%
Total Sugars 39.3g
Protein 71.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1374.6mg	0%
Iron 21.6mg	0%
Potassium 3142.7mg	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: 53.3%

Protein: 14.1%

Carbs: 32.6%