Garbanzo Bean Salad

Garbanzo beans (also known as chickpeas) are a great source of heart-healthy and diabetes-friendly protein. They also taste great with almost anything! If you have any leftover try making this Fiesta Hummus.

Makes: 6 Servings

Ingredients
2 cups garbanzo beans, drained
1/2 cup red onion, diced
1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
1/4 cup cilantro, fresh, chopped
2 Tbs olive oil
2 tsp red wine vinegar
1/4 tsp oregano, dried
1/4 tsp black pepper

 

Instructions

  1. Combine garbanzo beans, red onions, green bell peppers, and cilantro; mix thoroughly.
  2. In a blender or jar with a lid, combine olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, and black pepper for dressing until fully mixed.
  3. Toss dressing with bean mixture until well coated. Serve chilled.

Bowl of boiled bean mixed with chickpeas, diced red pepper, onions topped with chopped cilantro.
Nutrition Information
Calories 120
Total Fat 6g
Saturated Fat 0.5g
Protein 4g
Sodium 110mg
Carbohydrates 14g
Added Sugar 0g
Fiber 4g