Portuguese Garbanzo Bean Salad with Roasted Garlic
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Portuguese Garbanzo Bean Salad with Roasted Garlic, a Mediterranean-inspired dish bursting with bold flavors and wholesome ingredients. This recipe combines protein-packed garbanzo beans with a colorful medley of crisp cucumbers, sweet red bell peppers, and zesty red onions, all brought to life with a tangy, paprika-spiced dressing infused with sweet roasted garlic. Fresh parsley and cilantro add an herbaceous finish, while a splash of lemon juice and white wine vinegar brighten every bite. Perfect as a refreshing side dish, a light main course, or even meal prep, this salad is naturally gluten-free, vegan, and ready to impress. Whether served chilled or at room temperature, it’s a flavorful journey to the sunny coasts of Portugal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups canned garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained and rinsed
- 1 whole garlic bulb
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 English cucumber, diced
- 0.5 red onion, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Slice off the top of the garlic bulb to expose the cloves. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, wrap in aluminum foil, and roast in the oven for 25 minutes or until the garlic is soft and golden.
While the garlic roasts, prepare the salad base. In a large bowl, combine the garbanzo beans, diced red pepper, cucumber, red onion, parsley, and cilantro.
In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 3 tablespoons of olive oil, lemon juice, white wine vinegar, ground cumin, paprika, sea salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Once the garlic has roasted and cooled slightly, squeeze the softened cloves into the dressing mixture. Mash and whisk until well combined.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until all ingredients are evenly coated.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Transfer the salad to a serving dish and let sit for 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve at room temperature or chilled as a side dish or light main course. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
305 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.6 g | 20% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.1 g | 10% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 425 mg | 18% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 35.2 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.5 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.3 g | ||
| Protein | 9.1 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 113 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 3.3 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 486 mg | 10% | |
*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.
