Greek Garbanzo Bean Salad

Bright, bold, and bursting with Mediterranean flavor, this Greek Garbanzo Bean Salad is a vibrant and wholesome dish perfect for a quick lunch, a refreshing side, or a crowd-pleasing potluck offering. Featuring protein-packed garbanzo beans, crunchy cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, briny Kalamata olives, and creamy crumbled feta cheese, this recipe creates the perfect balance of textures and tastes. Tossed in a zesty homemade dressing made with olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, and oregano, every bite is infused with classic Greek-inspired notes. Ready in just 15 minutes, this no-cook salad is not only easy to make but also naturally vegetarian and packed with nutrients. Serve it chilled for maximum flavor and garnish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley or extra feta for an extra touch of freshness!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups Garbanzo beans (chickpeas), canned
• 1 medium Cucumber, diced
• 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes, halved
• 0.5 medium Red onion, finely chopped
• 0.5 cup Kalamata olives, sliced
• 0.75 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
• 0.25 cup Fresh parsley, chopped
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 clove Garlic, minced
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Drain and rinse the canned garbanzo beans under cold water. Set aside to dry slightly while preparing the other ingredients.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the garbanzo beans, diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, finely chopped red onion, sliced Kalamata olives, crumbled feta cheese, and chopped parsley.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, dried oregano, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 4

Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the large bowl.

Step 5

Toss everything gently until evenly coated and the ingredients are well combined.

Step 6

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to suit your preference.

Step 7

Serve immediately or refrigerate for 15–20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 8

Garnish with additional parsley or feta cheese if desired and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1352.9 grams (1352.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1992

Total Fat 118.00g	151%
Saturated Fat 37.10g	186%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.00g
Cholesterol 150mg	50%
Sodium 6164mg	268%
Total Carbohydrate 170.20g	62%
Dietary Fiber 50.40g	180%
Total Sugars 37.70g
Protein 73.00g	146%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1359mg	105%
Iron 24mg	134%
Potassium 3017mg	64%

*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: 52.2%

Protein: 14.4%

Carbs: 33.5%