Description
Discover the vibrant flavors of our Zesty Mediterranean Garbanzo Bean Salad, a delightful dish that’s perfect for any occasion. This refreshing salad combines protein-rich chickpeas with crisp cucumbers, sweet red bell peppers, and tangy olives, all tossed in a homemade lemon vinaigrette. With its colorful presentation and zesty taste, this salad makes an excellent side or a light main course. Enjoy it as part of your meal prep or serve it at gatherings for a healthy, crowd-pleasing option.
Ingredients
Scale
- 32 oz chickpeas (drained and rinsed well)
- 1 cucumber (diced into 1/2-inch pieces)
- 1 large red bell pepper (diced into 1/2-inch pieces)
- 1/2 red onion (thinly sliced or finely diced)
- 1/2 cup feta cheese (optional, crumbled)
- 1/2 cup olives (pitted and halved)
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup white apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp parsley (freshly chopped)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/4 tsp dried oregano
- Salt
- Black pepper
Instructions
- Dice cucumber and red bell pepper into 1/2-inch pieces; thinly slice red onion.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine rinsed chickpeas, cucumber, bell pepper, onion, feta (if using), and olives.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, chopped parsley, red pepper flakes, oregano, salt, and black pepper to taste.
- Pour vinaigrette over salad ingredients and gently toss until well combined.
- Adjust seasoning if needed and serve immediately or let chill for 30 minutes for enhanced flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 5mg