Cucumber and Garbanzo Bean Salad
Brighten up your table with this refreshing and protein-packed Cucumber and Garbanzo Bean Salad! Bursting with vibrant flavors and wholesome ingredients, this easy no-cook recipe combines crisp diced English cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, and hearty garbanzo beans with a zesty lemon-garlic dressing that’s perfectly balanced by a hint of fresh parsley. Optional crumbled feta cheese adds a creamy and tangy touch, making it even more irresistible. Ready in just 15 minutes, this gluten-free, vegetarian salad is perfect as a light lunch, a crowd-pleasing side dish, or a healthy make-ahead meal. It’s a flavorful, nutrient-rich dish that brings color and freshness to any occasion!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large English cucumber
- 15 oz Garbanzo beans (chickpeas), canned
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 0.25 medium Red onion
- 0.25 cup Fresh parsley
- 3 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 tbsp Lemon juice
- 1 clove Garlic
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese (optional)
Instructions
Start by rinsing the English cucumber. Dice it into bite-sized pieces and add to a large salad bowl.
Open and drain the canned garbanzo beans, then rinse them under cold water. Add them to the salad bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl.
Finely dice one-quarter of a medium red onion and add it to the mix.
Chop the fresh parsley finely, and sprinkle it over the salad ingredients.
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss to combine, ensuring everything is evenly coated.
If desired, crumble feta cheese over the top for an added creamy texture and tangy flavor.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for 20-30 minutes to let the flavors meld. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1499 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 79.2 g | 102% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.7 g | 128% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 107 mg | 36% | |
| Sodium | 3591 mg | 156% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 145.3 g | 53% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 37.4 g | 134% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.8 g | ||
| Protein | 59.2 g | 118% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 911 mg | 70% | |
| Iron | 15.6 mg | 87% | |
| Potassium | 2335 mg | 50% | |
*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.
