High Protein Cucumber Garbanzo Salad
Refreshingly light yet satisfyingly hearty, this **High Protein Cucumber Garbanzo Salad** is the perfect nutritious addition to your meal rotation. Packed with protein-rich garbanzo beans, hydrating cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a tangy lemon-olive oil vinaigrette, this no-cook recipe comes together in just 15 minutes—ideal for busy lunches or quick side dishes. Fresh parsley and red onion add bold flavor, while optional crumbled feta cheese delivers a creamy, savory kick. This salad is not only high in protein but also brimming with vibrant colors and Mediterranean-inspired goodness, making it both healthy and visually irresistible. Perfect for meal prep or a last-minute addition to your table, this gluten-free, vegetarian (vegan if you skip the feta) dish is a versatile crowd-pleaser!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 15-ounce can Canned Garbanzo Beans (Chickpeas)
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes
- 0.5 medium Red Onion
- 0.25 cup Fresh Parsley
- 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
- 3 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 0.25 cup Feta Cheese (optional)
Instructions
Drain and rinse the canned garbanzo beans thoroughly under cold water to remove any excess sodium and preservatives, and set aside.
Wash the cucumber and slice it into quarters lengthwise. Then, chop the quarters into small, bite-sized pieces.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to a large mixing bowl.
Peel the half red onion and slice it thinly. Add the slices to the mixing bowl.
Roughly chop the fresh parsley and add it to the bowl.
In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper until well combined to form a simple vinaigrette.
Pour the vinaigrette over the salad ingredients in the large mixing bowl.
Gently toss all the ingredients together until everything is coated evenly with the dressing.
If desired, crumble feta cheese on top of the salad for an additional layer of flavor.
Serve the salad immediately or refrigerate it for up to 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1007 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 61.9 g | 79% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.5 g | 82% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 53 mg | 18% | |
| Sodium | 2589 mg | 113% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 86.8 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.5 g | 73% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.6 g | ||
| Protein | 30.2 g | 60% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 496 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 7.0 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 1583 mg | 34% | |
*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.
