Sarah's Garbanzo Salad
Bright, refreshing, and bursting with Mediterranean-inspired flavors, Sarah's Garbanzo Salad is the perfect balance of health and simplicity. Featuring nutrient-packed garbanzo beans (chickpeas), crisp English cucumber, juicy Roma tomatoes, vibrant red bell pepper, and aromatic fresh parsley, this salad delivers a colorful array of textures and tastes in every bite. A zesty dressing made with extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, garlic, and a hint of cumin ties everything together, making it irresistibly flavorful. Ready in just 15 minutes with zero cooking required, this easy-to-make dish is ideal for busy weekdays, light lunches, or as a crowd-pleasing side at your next gathering. Serve chilled for the best experience, and let this wholesome, vegan-friendly salad become a staple in your recipe collection!
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Ingredients
- 15 oz canned garbanzo beans (chickpeas)
- 1 medium English cucumber
- 2 medium Roma tomatoes
- 1 small red bell pepper
- 0.25 medium red onion
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 0.25 tsp ground cumin
Directions
Step 1
Drain and rinse the canned garbanzo beans under cold water. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.
Step 2
Dice the English cucumber, Roma tomatoes, and red bell pepper into small, bite-sized pieces. Add them to the bowl with the garbanzo beans.
Step 3
Finely chop the red onion and parsley, then add them to the bowl.
Step 4
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and ground cumin to make the dressing.
Step 5
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss until everything is evenly coated.
Step 6
Taste and adjust seasonings if needed. Add more lemon juice, salt, or pepper to suit your preference.
Step 7
Serve immediately or refrigerate for 20–30 minutes to let the flavors meld. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1071.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 858.4 |
| Total Fat 49.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 7.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1912.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 90.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 22.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 24.4g | |
| Protein 22.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 205.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 6.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1754.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories