Description
A vibrant and refreshing salad featuring garbanzo beans, fresh vegetables, and a zesty dressing, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Combine the garbanzo beans, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, bell pepper, and feta cheese in a large bowl. Mix well to ensure an even distribution of flavors.
- Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until fully emulsified.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine, ensuring every ingredient is well-coated.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld and the salad become even more refreshing.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving to add a vibrant touch.
Notes
Perfect for meal prep; can be made a day in advance for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg