Mediterranean Diet Cucumber Garbanzo Salad

Elevate your healthy eating game with this vibrant Mediterranean Diet Cucumber Garbanzo Salad, a refreshing dish that’s perfect as a light lunch or a colorful side. Packed with crisp English cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, protein-rich garbanzo beans, and tangy kalamata olives, this salad strikes the perfect balance between flavor and nutrition. A zesty dressing of extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and red wine vinegar ties everything together, while the finishing touch of crumbled feta cheese and fragrant parsley adds a Mediterranean flair. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this wholesome, gluten-free recipe is as quick to make as it is satisfying. It’s a vibrant medley of textures and flavors that will transport your taste buds to the sunny Mediterranean coast!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 large English cucumber
• 15 oz Garbanzo beans (chickpeas), canned
• 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 0.5 cup Kalamata olives, pitted
• 0.5 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
• 0.25 cup Fresh parsley, chopped
• 0.25 cup Extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice, fresh
• 1 tablespoon Red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground

Directions

Step 1

Start by rinsing the canned garbanzo beans under cold water to remove the brine. Drain well and set aside.

Step 2

Peel the red onion and cut it into thin slices. If preferred, soak the slices in cold water for 5 minutes to reduce their sharpness, then drain.

Step 3

Slice the English cucumber into thin rounds. For added texture, you can leave the skin on or peel it if desired.

Step 4

Halve each of the cherry tomatoes and set aside.

Step 5

In a large salad bowl, combine the drained garbanzo beans, sliced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, and pitted kalamata olives.

Step 6

In a small mixing bowl or jar, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and freshly ground black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 7

Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the large bowl and toss to coat everything evenly.

Step 8

Add the crumbled feta cheese and fresh parsley to the salad, gently tossing once more to incorporate.

Step 9

Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt or pepper, if necessary.

Step 10

Serve immediately as a refreshing side dish or a light main meal. Enjoy the vibrant Mediterranean flavors!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1420.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1801.2

Total Fat 109.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 28.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 100mg	0%
Sodium 5420.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 161.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 44.6g	0%
Total Sugars 37.7g
Protein 63.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1091.8mg	0%
Iron 21.2mg	0%
Potassium 3072.9mg	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: 52.4%

Protein: 13.3%

Carbs: 34.3%