Garbanzo Cucumber Salad
Bright, refreshing, and irresistibly simple, this Garbanzo Cucumber Salad is the perfect healthy side dish or light main meal. Packed with protein-rich garbanzo beans (chickpeas), crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a pop of zesty freshness from chopped parsley and a lemon-garlic dressing, this recipe is a vibrant celebration of Mediterranean flavors. Ready in just 15 minutes and requiring no cooking, this salad is a breeze to prepare and ideal for busy weeknights, meal prep, or summer gatherings. Pair it with grilled proteins, stuff it into pita bread, or enjoy it on its own for a wholesome, plant-based dish sure to please every palate.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 can (15 oz) Garbanzo beans (chickpeas), cooked or canned
- 1 large Cucumber, diced
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 0.25 cup Red onion, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Rinse and drain the garbanzo beans if using canned ones. Set aside.
Dice the cucumber into bite-sized pieces and halve the cherry tomatoes. Place them in a large mixing bowl.
Add the drained garbanzo beans, finely diced red onion, and chopped parsley to the bowl of vegetables.
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all the ingredients evenly.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed by adding more salt or pepper.
Allow the salad to rest for 10 minutes to let the flavors meld together, or serve immediately.
Optional: Garnish with additional parsley or a sprinkle of feta cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
220 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 12.1 g | 15% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.7 g | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 338 mg | 15% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 24.1 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.2 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.9 g | ||
| Protein | 6.7 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 58 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 505 mg | 11% | |
*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.
