Greek Garbanzo Bean Salad
Bright, bold, and bursting with Mediterranean flavor, this Greek Garbanzo Bean Salad is a vibrant and wholesome dish perfect for a quick lunch, a refreshing side, or a crowd-pleasing potluck offering. Featuring protein-packed garbanzo beans, crunchy cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, briny Kalamata olives, and creamy crumbled feta cheese, this recipe creates the perfect balance of textures and tastes. Tossed in a zesty homemade dressing made with olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, and oregano, every bite is infused with classic Greek-inspired notes. Ready in just 15 minutes, this no-cook salad is not only easy to make but also naturally vegetarian and packed with nutrients. Serve it chilled for maximum flavor and garnish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley or extra feta for an extra touch of freshness!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Garbanzo beans (chickpeas), canned
- 1 medium Cucumber, diced
- 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 0.5 medium Red onion, finely chopped
- 0.5 cup Kalamata olives, sliced
- 0.75 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.25 cup Fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Drain and rinse the canned garbanzo beans under cold water. Set aside to dry slightly while preparing the other ingredients.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the garbanzo beans, diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, finely chopped red onion, sliced Kalamata olives, crumbled feta cheese, and chopped parsley.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, dried oregano, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the large bowl.
Toss everything gently until evenly coated and the ingredients are well combined.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to suit your preference.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for 15–20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Garnish with additional parsley or feta cheese if desired and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1992 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 118.0 g | 151% | |
| Saturated Fat | 37.1 g | 186% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 150 mg | 50% | |
| Sodium | 6164 mg | 268% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 170.2 g | 62% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 50.4 g | 180% | |
| Total Sugars | 37.7 g | ||
| Protein | 73.0 g | 146% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1358 mg | 104% | |
| Iron | 24.2 mg | 134% | |
| Potassium | 3016 mg | 64% | |
*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.
