Garbanzo Cucumber Salad

Bright, refreshing, and irresistibly simple, this Garbanzo Cucumber Salad is the perfect healthy side dish or light main meal. Packed with protein-rich garbanzo beans (chickpeas), crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a pop of zesty freshness from chopped parsley and a lemon-garlic dressing, this recipe is a vibrant celebration of Mediterranean flavors. Ready in just 15 minutes and requiring no cooking, this salad is a breeze to prepare and ideal for busy weeknights, meal prep, or summer gatherings. Pair it with grilled proteins, stuff it into pita bread, or enjoy it on its own for a wholesome, plant-based dish sure to please every palate.

Nutriscore Rating: 85/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 can (15 oz) Garbanzo beans (chickpeas), cooked or canned
• 1 large Cucumber, diced
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
• 0.25 cup Red onion, finely diced
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 1 clove Garlic, minced
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Rinse and drain the garbanzo beans if using canned ones. Set aside.

Step 2

Dice the cucumber into bite-sized pieces and halve the cherry tomatoes. Place them in a large mixing bowl.

Step 3

Add the drained garbanzo beans, finely diced red onion, and chopped parsley to the bowl of vegetables.

Step 4

In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all the ingredients evenly.

Step 6

Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed by adding more salt or pepper.

Step 7

Allow the salad to rest for 10 minutes to let the flavors meld together, or serve immediately.

Step 8

Optional: Garnish with additional parsley or a sprinkle of feta cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	910.4 grams (910.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1169

Total Fat 53.60g	69%
Saturated Fat 7.70g	39%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1829mg	80%
Total Carbohydrate 138.30g	50%
Dietary Fiber 36.60g	131%
Total Sugars 30.70g
Protein 41.40g	83%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 293mg	23%
Iron 14mg	79%
Potassium 2078mg	44%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 40.2%

Protein: 13.8%

Carbs: 46.1%