Portuguese Garbanzo Bean Salad with Roasted Garlic

Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Portuguese Garbanzo Bean Salad with Roasted Garlic, a Mediterranean-inspired dish bursting with bold flavors and wholesome ingredients. This recipe combines protein-packed garbanzo beans with a colorful medley of crisp cucumbers, sweet red bell peppers, and zesty red onions, all brought to life with a tangy, paprika-spiced dressing infused with sweet roasted garlic. Fresh parsley and cilantro add an herbaceous finish, while a splash of lemon juice and white wine vinegar brighten every bite. Perfect as a refreshing side dish, a light main course, or even meal prep, this salad is naturally gluten-free, vegan, and ready to impress. Whether served chilled or at room temperature, it’s a flavorful journey to the sunny coasts of Portugal.

Nutriscore Rating: 83/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups canned garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained and rinsed
• 1 whole garlic bulb
• 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 English cucumber, diced
• 0.5 red onion, finely chopped
• 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2

Slice off the top of the garlic bulb to expose the cloves. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, wrap in aluminum foil, and roast in the oven for 25 minutes or until the garlic is soft and golden.

Step 3

While the garlic roasts, prepare the salad base. In a large bowl, combine the garbanzo beans, diced red pepper, cucumber, red onion, parsley, and cilantro.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 3 tablespoons of olive oil, lemon juice, white wine vinegar, ground cumin, paprika, sea salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 5

Once the garlic has roasted and cooled slightly, squeeze the softened cloves into the dressing mixture. Mash and whisk until well combined.

Step 6

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until all ingredients are evenly coated.

Step 7

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Transfer the salad to a serving dish and let sit for 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 8

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

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(999.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1263.2

Total Fat 66.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1897.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 143.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 31.1g	0%
Total Sugars 26.8g
Protein 36.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 454.7mg	0%
Iron 12.3mg	0%
Potassium 2045.2mg	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: 45.6%

Protein: 11.0%

Carbs: 43.4%