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Garbanzo Bean Salad

Garbanzo Bean Salad


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  • Author: Olivia Harper
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

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Dressing:

  • 3/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • 2 teaspoons dried minced onion
  • 1 lemon (for 1 tablespoon juice)
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar

Salad:

  • 2 (15.5-ounce) cans garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained and rinsed
  • 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 ears fresh sweet corn or 1 can corn, drained
  • 11/3 cups chopped English cucumber or Persian cucumbers
  • 1 large red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 large ripe avocado, peeled and chopped
  • 3/4 cup diced red onion (about 1/2 onion)
  • 1/3 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley (about 1/2 bunch)
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. First, I make the dressing by adding all dressing ingredients to a mason jar. I squeeze the lemon to get 1 tablespoon juice and add it to the jar. Then I seal it tight and shake it hard until everything mixes together. I put it in the fridge while I make the salad so the flavors get stronger.
  2. Next, I drain and rinse both the garbanzo beans and black beans. I shake them in a colander to get rid of extra water, then put them in a big bowl.
  3. I add the corn, cucumber, red pepper, avocado, red onion, and parsley to the bowl with the beans.
  4. Then I take the dressing out of the fridge, shake it again, and pour it over the salad. I gently mix everything so all the veggies get coated. I usually use all the dressing, but you can add as much as you like.
  5. Last, I add more salt and pepper (about 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper), and taste it to make sure it’s just right. Then I give it one more gentle toss before serving.

Notes

  • I always make the dressing first so it can chill and the flavors blend together.
  • Make sure you drain and rinse the beans well to remove that canned flavor.
  • Cut all your veggies about the same size for the best eating experience.
  • Add the avocado just before serving to keep it from turning brown.
  • Taste before serving – sometimes it needs a bit more salt depending on your veggies.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No-cook
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe
  • Calories: 422 kcal
  • Fat: 28g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 26g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 33g
  • Fiber: 10g
  • Protein: 13g
  • Cholesterol: 3mg