Mediterranean Garbanzo Bean Salad Recipes

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKPEA SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and several grinds of pepper.
• In a small skillet over medium-low heat, toast the cumin seeds until aromatic, about 30 seconds. Remove from the heat and crush them a bit (a mortar & pestle is easiest for this). Add them to the bowl and stir.
• Add the chickpeas, tomatoes, dates, cucumbers, red pepper, and parsley to the bowl and toss. Transfer to a serving platter and dollop with the goat cheese, sprinkle with mint, and top with the extra roasted chickpeas, if desired. Season to taste and serve.

EASY MEDITERRANEAN BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl, combine the beans, chopped peppers, onions, capers and fresh herbs. Mix using a wooden spoon.
• In a small bowl, add the vinaigrette ingredients. Whisk vigorously to combine.
• Add the vinaigrette to the salad bowl. Toss to coat.
• For best results, cover and refrigerate for a bit before serving so that beans soak up the vinaigrette flavors. Give the salad another quick toss before serving.

FAVORITE GARBANZO BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine the beans, onion, olives, peppers, celery and Parmesan cheese. In a jar with tight-fitting lid, combine the remaining ingredients; shake well. Pour over bean mixture and toss to coat.

FETA GARBANZO BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Place the first 11 ingredients in a large bowl; toss to combine. Sprinkle with cheese.

MEDITERRANEAN GARBANZO BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Add chickpeas, tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, parsley, and onion to a large bowl.
• In a small measuring cup, combine olive oil, white wine vinegar, garlic, oregano, thyme, Dijon, and a couple large pinches of salt and pepper.
• Mix until well combined. Pour over chickpea mixture.
• Toss to combine evenly.
• Garnish with fresh parsley and crumbled feta cheese and serve with whole wheat pita bread and hummus. Drizzle with my quick and easy yogurt sauce for extra flavor!

MEDITERRANEAN GARBANZO SALAMI SALAD

Steps:

• In a processor blend all ingredients together until well blended (starting with amounts listed then adjusting ingredients to taste).
• In a large bowl combine all salad ingredients with the 1/2 cup feta cheese (or to taste).
• Pour the dressing over; toss to coat then season with salt and pepper.
• Transfer to a large serving bowl, sprinkle with more feta cheese if desired.

5-MINUTE GREEK GARBANZO BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Directions:.
• Press or mince garlic and let sit for at least 5 minutes to bring out its hidden health benefits.
• Drain liquid from garbanzo beans and rinse under cold running water; this helps prevent intestinal gas.
• Combine all ingredients with lemon juice, olive oil, and salt and pepper to taste.

GARBANZO BEANS CHICKPEA SALAD

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, mix together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper.
• In a large bowl, mix together the rest of the ingredients.
• Add the salad dressing. Toss to coat. Serve and enjoy!

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKPEA SALAD I

Steps:

• In a bowl, mix the garbanzo beans, sun-dried tomatoes, feta cheese, onion, garlic, and cilantro. In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, and salt, and pour over the salad. Refrigerate at least 3 hours before serving.

MEDITERRANEAN BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, stir together the garbanzo beans, kidney beans, lemon juice and zest, tomato, onion, parsley, capers, olive oil and salt. Cover, and refrigerate for about 2 hours, stirring occasionally, before serving.

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKPEA SALAD

Steps:

• Serve: Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate. You can keep this salad in the fridge covered, for 5 days. Enjoy cold or at room temperature.