Garbanzo Bonanza Salad
Garbanzo beans add just the right sturdy texture to pair with the crunchy and juicy ingredients in this salad.
Average Cost: $3.34 
Prep Time: 20 minutes 
Average Cook Time: 1 hour or more for chill time 
Average Servings: 4 Recipe Source: ChopChopFamily.org
Ingredient
- 1 (15-Ounce) can garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained and rinsed with cold water
- 1 Small cucumber, diced (about 1 cup)
- 1 Cup cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 Tbsp red wine vinegar or fresh lemon juice
- 1 Tsp dried oregano
- 1⁄2 Tsp salt
- Optional: Feta cheese, black olives
Directions
Step 1
Put all the ingredients in the bowl and stir well.
Step 2
Now taste the salad. Does it need more vinegar or lemon juice or a pinch more salt? If so, add it and taste again.
Step 3
Refrigerate for 1-24 hours to allow flavors to blend before serving.
Utensils Needed
- Cutting board
- Sharp knife
- Can opener
- Colander or strainer
- Medium-sized bowl
- Measuring cup
- Measuring spoons
- Large spoon
NUTRITION FACTS
Serving Size: 1 Cup
| Nutrients | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 459 |
| Total Fat | 13.6 g |
| Saturated Fat | 1.7 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 319 mg |
| Total Carbohydrates | 67 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.3 g |
| Total Sugars | 12.9 g |
| Added Sugars | 0 g |
| Protein | 21.1 g |