Garbanzo Bonanza Salad
Garbanzo beans add just the right sturdy texture to pair with the crunchy and juicy ingredients in this salad.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 (15-ounce) can garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained and rinsed with cold water
- 1 small cucumber, diced (about 1 cup)
- 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar or fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
Optional Ingredients
- Feta Cheese
- Black Olives
Directions
- Put all the ingredients in the bowl and stir well. Now taste the salad. Does it need more vinegar or lemon juice or a pinch more salt? If so, add it and taste again.
- Refrigerate for 1-24 hours to allow flavors to blend before serving.
Nutrition Information
| Nutrients | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 459 |
| Total Fat | 13.6 g |
| Saturated Fat | 1.7 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 319 mg |
| Total Carbohydrates | 67 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.3 g |
| Total Sugars | 12.9 g |
| Added Sugars included | |
| Protein | 21.1 g |