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Garbanzo Bean Salad

A refreshing and nutritious salad made with garbanzo beans, fresh vegetables, and a tangy dressing.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 1 can garbanzo beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cucumber cucumber diced
  • 1 cup bell pepper diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup parsley chopped
Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to taste

Method
 

Prepare the Salad
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the garbanzo beans, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, and parsley.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
  3. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
  4. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 8gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This salad can be served as a side dish or a light main course. Feel free to add other vegetables or proteins like feta cheese or grilled chicken for variation.

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