Low Sodium Cucumber Garbanzo Salad
Crisp, refreshing, and heart-healthy, this Low Sodium Cucumber Garbanzo Salad is the perfect recipe for a light yet satisfying meal or side dish. Bursting with vibrant flavors and textures, this salad combines crunchy cucumber, sweet cherry tomatoes, and tender no-salt-added garbanzo beans, all gently tossed with fragrant parsley and tangy red onion. A zesty dressing made from fresh lemon juice, olive oil, cumin, and minced garlic ties everything together for a Mediterranean-inspired twist. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this low-sodium recipe is ideal for those seeking a quick, nutrient-packed option without compromising on taste. Serve it chilled for an even more refreshing experience, and enjoy a healthy, flavor-forward dish that's perfect for any occasion!
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Ingredients
- 1 large cucumber
- 15 ounces canned garbanzo beans (chickpeas), no salt added
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley
- 1 large lemon, juiced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 large garlic clove, minced
Directions
Step 1
Rinse the can of no salt added garbanzo beans thoroughly under cold water and drain well.
Step 2
Peel the cucumber, cut it lengthwise, and slice it into semi-circles.
Step 3
Slice cherry tomatoes in half.
Step 4
Thinly slice the red onion and chop the fresh parsley.
Step 5
In a large mixing bowl, combine the garbanzo beans, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and parsley.
Step 6
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, ground black pepper, ground cumin, and minced garlic until well blended.
Step 7
Drizzle the dressing over the salad ingredients in the large mixing bowl.
Step 8
Toss the salad gently to combine all ingredients, ensuring the dressing is evenly distributed.
Step 9
Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary, keeping in mind the low sodium requirement.
Step 10
Serve immediately or let it chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1137.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 788.0 |
| Total Fat 36.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 5.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 66.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 99.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 22.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 18.3g | |
| Protein 25.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 285.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 11.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2038.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories