Chickpea Salad Garbanzo Bean Salad
Bright, fresh, and bursting with Mediterranean-inspired flavors, this Chickpea Salad (Garbanzo Bean Salad) is a healthy, no-cook recipe that comes together in just 15 minutes! Packed with protein-rich chickpeas, crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, tangy red onion, and aromatic parsley, this vibrant dish is tossed in a zesty homemade dressing featuring olive oil, lemon juice, and red wine vinegar. Optional crumbles of feta cheese add a creamy, savory touch that's hard to resist. Perfect as a standalone lunch, a light dinner side, or a potluck favorite, this salad is not only quick and easy to prepare but also endlessly versatile—and it only gets better as the flavors mingle. Whether you're seeking a refreshing summer salad or a nutritious year-round meal, this Chickpea Salad is guaranteed to satisfy.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups canned chickpeas (garbanzo beans)
- 1 medium cucumber
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 0.25 cup parsley
- 0.25 cup feta cheese (optional)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 clove garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas thoroughly under cold water. Set aside to let them dry while you prepare the other ingredients.
Peel the cucumber (optional) and dice it into small cubes.
Halve the cherry tomatoes, and dice the red onion finely.
Roughly chop the fresh parsley and crumble the feta cheese if using.
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the chickpeas, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, parsley, and feta cheese (if using).
Pour the prepared dressing over the salad and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
Taste and adjust salt and pepper if needed.
Serve immediately for a fresh, vibrant flavor or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1062 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 62.6 g | 80% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.6 g | 83% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 53 mg | 18% | |
| Sodium | 2681 mg | 117% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 95.7 g | 35% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.7 g | 81% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.0 g | ||
| Protein | 32.7 g | 65% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 516 mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 7.8 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 1407 mg | 30% | |
*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.
