Mediterranean Diet Garbanzo Bean Salad

Updated: Nov 15

By Sara Robinson November, 2024

Mediterranean Diet Fresh Garbanzo Bean Salad with chickpeas garbanzos, black olives, red onion, Italian parsley cherry tomatoes and Greek Salad dressing — Mediterranean Diet Fresh Garbanzo Bean Salad

	Servings:	Prep Time:	Total Time:
	4/5	20 min	30 min

Embrace the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with this refreshing Mediterranean Diet Garbanzo Bean Salad. Featuring wholesome ingredients like black olives, juicy tomatoes, garlic, and fresh Italian parsley, this dish is effortlessly simple to prepare, especially with the convenience of canned garbanzo beans.

Perfectly suited for gatherings or Thanksgiving Dinner, as a salad or side dish, this Mediterranean Diet Garbanzo Bean Salad can be quickly assembled to ease the stress of holiday preparations. Not only is this salad a delicious and nutritious addition to any meal, but it also stands as a wonderful vegetarian option, ideal for meal prepping for work or school lunches. This recipe has become a cherished favorite in my family, and I am excited for you to experience its delightful taste!

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Ingredients:

Mediterranean Diet Garbanzo Bean Salad

- 1 (15 oz) can of garbanzo beans (chickpeas)

- 1 cup of pitted black Kalamata olives

- 1 cup of cherry tomatoes

- 1 bunch of Italian parsley

- 1/4 cup of red onion

Dressing

- 1 clove of garlic

- 1/4 cup of extra virgin olive oil

- 3 tablespoons of red wine vinegar

- 1/2 teaspoon of dried oregano

- 1/4 teaspoon of salt

- 1/8 teaspoon of pepper

Ingredients for a mediterranean diet garbanzo bean salad, cherry tomatoes red onion, red wine vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, parsley, dried oregano, garlic, Kalamata olives, salt and pepper — Mediterranean Diet Garbanzo Bean Salad Ingredients

Directions:

1.- Begin by chopping the red onion and Italian parsley into small pieces. Halve the cherry tomatoes, and then open the can of garbanzo beans, draining the liquid.

Ingredients for a mediterranean diet garbanzo bean salad, red onion, parsley, Kalamata olives, cherry tomatoes cut in halves — Chopped ingredients for Mediterranean Diet Garbanzo Bean Salad

2.- Finely grate the garlic. Combine it with extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, pepper, and dried oregano. Whisk the mixture vigorously until all the ingredients are thoroughly blended and emulsified into a creamy dressing.