Chickpea/Garbanzo Salad
Recipe: #3827
January 03, 2012
Categories: Salads, Bean Salad, Side Dishes, Beans, Chickpeas/Garbanzo, Cheese, Feta, Baby Shower, Brunch, Easter, Fathers Day, July 4th, Mothers Day, Picnic, Potluck, St Patricks Day, Sunday Dinner, Diabetic, Gluten-Free, Heart Healthy, High Fiber, High Protein, Low Calorie, No Eggs, Vegetarian, Fresh Tomatoes, more
"Whether you call them garbanzos, chickpeas, or ceci beans, you'll find this a winning combination as a side dish. Low in fat, sodium, and sugar. High in protein and fiber. Healthy food that delivers earthy flavors and is very satisfying."
Original is 4 servings
Ingredients
Nutritional
- Serving Size: 1 (173.3 g)
- Calories 110.8
- Total Fat - 7.5 g
- Saturated Fat - 2.2 g
- Cholesterol - 8.3 mg
- Sodium - 698 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 9.8 g
- Dietary Fiber - 3.2 g
- Sugars - 3.8 g
- Protein - 3.2 g
- Calcium - 102.7 mg
- Iron - 1.4 mg
- Vitamin C - 10.1 mg
- Thiamin - 0.1 mg
Step by Step Method
Step 1
Prepare all ingredients, draining the garbanzos, slicing the onions, chopping the cilantro and tomato, cutting or crumbling the feta in pieces, measuring the seasonings.
Step 2
Combine the garbanzos, onions, and parsley.
Step 3
Whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, cumin, and pepper. Stir into garbanzo mixture.
Step 4
Stir in feta and chill to develop the flavors.
Step 5
To serve, spoon salad on a bed of shredded lettuce and garnish with tomatoes.
Step 6
Variations we have enjoyed include adding Kalamata olives and drained cannellini beans. Grilled or smoked chicken is also good. Try it with baked or grilled salmon.
Tips
No special items needed.
3 Reviews
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