Chickpea/Garbanzo Salad
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Recipe: #3827
January 03, 2012
Categories: Fresh Tomatoes, Lunch, Salads, Bean Salad, Side Dishes, Beans, Chickpeas/Garbanzo, Dairy, Cheese, Feta, Budget-Friendly, Easy/Beginner Cooking, No-Cook, Quick Meals, Baby Shower, Brunch, Easter, Entertaining, Fall/Autumn, Father's Day, July 4th, Ladies Luncheon, Mother's Day, Picnic, Potluck, St. Patrick's day, Summer, Sunday Dinner, Winter, Weeknight Meals, Hand Mix/Whisk, Refrigerator, Diabetic, Gluten-Free, Heart Healthy, High Fiber, High Protein, Low Calorie, No Eggs, Vegetarian, Make it from scratch 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."
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 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 & Variations
No special items needed.