Marinated Garbanzo Salad

Bright, refreshing, and bursting with Mediterranean-inspired flavors, this Marinated Garbanzo Salad is a quick and healthy dish that's perfect for any occasion. Featuring protein-packed garbanzo beans (chickpeas), crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, and vibrant red bell peppers, all tossed with a zesty homemade marinade of olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, and a hint of honey, this salad is a nutritional powerhouse. Fresh parsley and a touch of garlic elevate the flavor, while a short marination period ensures every bite is infused with tangy, savory goodness. Ready in just 15 minutes of prep time, this no-cook recipe is ideal for meal prep, a light lunch, or as a crowd-pleasing side dish served chilled. Plus, it's naturally gluten-free and easily adaptable for a vegan diet.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups canned garbanzo beans (chickpeas)
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup cucumber, diced
• 0.5 cup red bell pepper, diced
• 0.25 cup red onion, finely chopped
• 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground

Directions

Step 1

Rinse and drain the canned garbanzo beans thoroughly, then transfer them to a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Add the halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, diced red bell pepper, finely chopped red onion, and chopped fresh parsley to the bowl with the garbanzo beans.

Step 3

In a small mixing bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, minced garlic, honey, salt, and black pepper to make the marinade.

Step 4

Pour the marinade over the salad ingredients in the large mixing bowl.

Step 5

Gently toss everything together until the vegetables and garbanzo beans are evenly coated in the marinade.

Step 6

Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. For best results, marinate for 1–2 hours.

Step 7

Before serving, give the salad another gentle toss and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or pepper, if needed.

Step 8

Serve chilled as a vibrant side dish or a refreshing light meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1103.6 grams (1103.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	943

Total Fat 49.90g	64%
Saturated Fat 7.70g	39%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2000mg	87%
Total Carbohydrate 101.90g	37%
Dietary Fiber 23.60g	84%
Total Sugars 31.30g
Protein 24.60g	49%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 203mg	16%
Iron 7mg	37%
Potassium 1725mg	37%

*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: 47.0%

Protein: 10.3%

Carbs: 42.7%