Italian Garbanzo Bean Salad
Bright, fresh, and bursting with Mediterranean flavors, this Italian Garbanzo Bean Salad is a vibrant and healthy dish that’s perfect for any occasion. Made with tender garbanzo beans, crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a medley of colorful vegetables like red bell pepper and red onion, this salad delivers a refreshing crunch in every bite. Dressed in a zesty blend of extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, fresh lemon juice, and aromatic oregano, it’s a quick and easy recipe that comes together in just 15 minutes. Whether served as a light lunch, a crowd-pleasing side dish, or a make-ahead meal prep option, this garbanzo bean salad shines with its balanced flavors and wholesome ingredients. Plus, it’s naturally vegan, gluten-free, and packed with plant-based protein, making it as nutritious as it is delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 15 oz Garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained and rinsed
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 Cucumber, diced
- 1 Red bell pepper, diced
- 0.25 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup Black olives, sliced
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp Red wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp Fresh lemon juice
- 1 clove Minced garlic
- 1 tsp Dried oregano
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the garbanzo beans, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, black olives, and chopped parsley.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the bean and vegetable mixture.
Toss everything thoroughly until the salad is evenly coated with the dressing.
Let the salad rest for 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 days. Stir before serving if stored in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
319 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.2 g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.0 g | 10% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 563 mg | 24% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 37.9 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.7 g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.2 g | ||
| Protein | 10.7 g | 21% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 90 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 4.2 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 635 mg | 14% | |
*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.
