Sesame Garbanzo Cucumber Salad

Bright, crisp, and packed with bold flavors, this Sesame Garbanzo Cucumber Salad is a refreshing dish that's perfect for any occasion. Featuring tender garbanzo beans, crunchy cucumber, vibrant red bell pepper, and aromatic cilantro, this salad is elevated by a savory-sweet sesame dressing infused with soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, rice vinegar, and fresh ginger. A sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds adds a nutty crunch, while a touch of honey or maple syrup balances the tangy flavors. With only 15 minutes of prep time and no cooking required, this recipe is the ultimate quick and healthy side dish or light main course. Serve it chilled for a rejuvenating, nutrient-packed meal that’s ideal for summer gatherings, meal prep, or a refreshing lunch option. Perfect for vegans and vegetarians with a simple substitution, this salad is as versatile as it is delicious!

Nutriscore Rating: 86/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups Cooked garbanzo beans (chickpeas)
• 1 large Cucumber, diced
• 1 medium Red bell pepper, diced
• 0.25 cup Red onion, finely chopped
• 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped
• 2 tablespoons Sesame seeds, toasted
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 1.5 tablespoons Sesame oil
• 1.5 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Honey (or maple syrup for vegan option)
• 1 clove Garlic, minced
• 0.5 teaspoon Fresh ginger, grated
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked garbanzo beans, diced cucumber, red bell pepper, finely chopped red onion, and fresh cilantro.

Step 2

In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey (or maple syrup), minced garlic, grated ginger, salt, and ground black pepper until well emulsified.

Step 3

Pour the sesame dressing over the garbanzo bean mixture and toss to coat all the ingredients thoroughly.

Step 4

Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds over the salad and give it a gentle toss to evenly distribute.

Step 5

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

Step 6

Refrigerate the salad for at least 15 minutes to let the flavors meld together.

Step 7

Serve chilled as a refreshing side or a light main dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(866.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	972.9

Total Fat 39.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1782.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 125.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 34.2g	0%
Total Sugars 32.7g
Protein 39.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 436.5mg	0%
Iron 15.1mg	0%
Potassium 1919.8mg	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: 35.0%

Protein: 15.6%

Carbs: 49.4%