Italian Garbanzo Bean Salad

Bright, fresh, and bursting with Mediterranean flavors, this Italian Garbanzo Bean Salad is a vibrant and healthy dish that’s perfect for any occasion. Made with tender garbanzo beans, crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a medley of colorful vegetables like red bell pepper and red onion, this salad delivers a refreshing crunch in every bite. Dressed in a zesty blend of extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, fresh lemon juice, and aromatic oregano, it’s a quick and easy recipe that comes together in just 15 minutes. Whether served as a light lunch, a crowd-pleasing side dish, or a make-ahead meal prep option, this garbanzo bean salad shines with its balanced flavors and wholesome ingredients. Plus, it’s naturally vegan, gluten-free, and packed with plant-based protein, making it as nutritious as it is delicious.

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 15 oz Garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained and rinsed
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 Cucumber, diced
• 1 Red bell pepper, diced
• 0.25 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
• 0.5 cup Black olives, sliced
• 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped
• 3 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp Red wine vinegar
• 1 tbsp Fresh lemon juice
• 1 clove Minced garlic
• 1 tsp Dried oregano
• 0.5 tsp Salt
• 0.25 tsp Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the garbanzo beans, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, black olives, and chopped parsley.

Step 2

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

Step 3

Pour the dressing over the bean and vegetable mixture.

Step 4

Toss everything thoroughly until the salad is evenly coated with the dressing.

Step 5

Let the salad rest for 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 6

Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 days. Stir before serving if stored in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1105.2 grams (1105.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1387

Total Fat 73.70g	94%
Saturated Fat 11.10g	55%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2790mg	121%
Total Carbohydrate 151.80g	55%
Dietary Fiber 43.50g	155%
Total Sugars 35.30g
Protein 42.20g	84%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 301mg	23%
Iron 17mg	94%
Potassium 2270mg	48%

*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: 46.1%

Protein: 11.7%

Carbs: 42.2%