Spicy Garbanzo Salad
Bright, bold, and bursting with flavor, this Spicy Garbanzo Salad is the perfect blend of hearty and refreshing. Packed with protein-rich chickpeas, crisp red bell peppers, cool cucumbers, and zesty red onion, this vibrant salad gets a fresh burst from chopped cilantro and a tangy, spiced dressing. The zippy combination of olive oil, lemon juice, honey, cumin, cayenne pepper, and smoked paprika creates an irresistible balance of heat and sweetness. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this easy, gluten-free dish makes a standout side or a satisfying light meal. Perfect for meal prep or summer potlucks, enjoy it chilled or at room temperature for maximum flavor impact.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups canned garbanzo beans (chickpeas)
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 1 medium cucumber
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Drain and rinse the garbanzo beans thoroughly under cold water and transfer them to a large mixing bowl.
Dice the red bell pepper and cucumber into small, bite-sized pieces and add them to the bowl.
Finely chop the red onion and fresh cilantro, then add them to the mixture.
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, ground cumin, cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the garbanzo bean mixture and toss until evenly coated.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed by adding more salt, lemon juice, or spices.
Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve cold or at room temperature as a standalone dish or alongside your favorite entrée.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
814 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 36.8 g | 47% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.7 g | 29% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2000 mg | 87% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 101.5 g | 37% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.2 g | 86% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.2 g | ||
| Protein | 24.4 g | 49% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 210 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 8.6 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 1536 mg | 33% | |
*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.
