Marinated Garbanzo Salad
Bright, refreshing, and bursting with Mediterranean-inspired flavors, this Marinated Garbanzo Salad is a quick and healthy dish that's perfect for any occasion. Featuring protein-packed garbanzo beans (chickpeas), crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, and vibrant red bell peppers, all tossed with a zesty homemade marinade of olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, and a hint of honey, this salad is a nutritional powerhouse. Fresh parsley and a touch of garlic elevate the flavor, while a short marination period ensures every bite is infused with tangy, savory goodness. Ready in just 15 minutes of prep time, this no-cook recipe is ideal for meal prep, a light lunch, or as a crowd-pleasing side dish served chilled. Plus, it's naturally gluten-free and easily adaptable for a vegan diet.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups canned garbanzo beans (chickpeas)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 0.5 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 0.25 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
Rinse and drain the canned garbanzo beans thoroughly, then transfer them to a large mixing bowl.
Add the halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, diced red bell pepper, finely chopped red onion, and chopped fresh parsley to the bowl with the garbanzo beans.
In a small mixing bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, minced garlic, honey, salt, and black pepper to make the marinade.
Pour the marinade over the salad ingredients in the large mixing bowl.
Gently toss everything together until the vegetables and garbanzo beans are evenly coated in the marinade.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. For best results, marinate for 1–2 hours.
Before serving, give the salad another gentle toss and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or pepper, if needed.
Serve chilled as a vibrant side dish or a refreshing light meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
236 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 12.3 g | 16% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.8 g | 9% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 454 mg | 20% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 26.8 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.8 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.7 g | ||
| Protein | 6.6 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 74 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 2.9 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 576 mg | 12% | |
*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.
