Heart-Healthy Cucumber Garbanzo Salad
Refresh your palate with our Heart-Healthy Cucumber Garbanzo Salad—a vibrant, nutrient-packed dish perfect for light lunches, side dishes, or meal prepping. Featuring crisp cucumber, protein-rich chickpeas, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a zesty lemon-olive oil dressing, this Mediterranean-inspired salad is bursting with flavor and wholesome goodness. Finished with fresh parsley, basil, and an optional sprinkle of crumbled feta cheese, every bite delivers a delightful balance of texture and taste. Ready in just 15 minutes and requiring no cooking, this easy-to-make recipe is ideal for busy lifestyles while supporting heart health with its abundance of fresh, plant-based ingredients. Serve it chilled for a refreshing treat that's as satisfying as it is nutritious!
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Ingredients
- 2 large cucumber
- 1 can (15 oz) canned chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 0.5 medium red onion, finely chopped
- 0.5 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.25 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
Directions
Step 1
Wash the cucumbers thoroughly and slice them thinly. If desired, you can peel them before slicing.
Step 2
In a large bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers, drained and rinsed chickpeas, halved cherry tomatoes, and finely chopped red onion.
Step 3
Add the chopped parsley and basil to the bowl with the vegetables.
Step 4
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Step 5
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
Step 6
If using, add crumbled feta cheese to the salad and mix gently.
Step 7
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Step 8
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to let the flavors mingle before serving.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1791.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1514.3 |
| Total Fat 69.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 23.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g | |
| Cholesterol 106.8mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3352.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 173.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 44.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 45.0g | |
| Protein 69.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1431.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 25.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 4196.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories