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Cuban garbanzo bean salad

Recipe Information

Description:
Cuban garbanzo bean salad is a delicious Latin American recipe usually served as a main dish. It requires about 10 minutes of prep time and about 1 hour of cooking time for a combined total time of 1 hour, 10 minutes. The overall cooking skill level is considered easy. This recipe will yield 6 servings if prepared as directed.
Servings 6
Preparation Time 10 Minutes
Cook Time 1 Hour
Total Time 1 Hour, 10 Minutes
Difficulty Easy
Main Ingredient Garbanzo Beans; Bell Peppers
Category Beans & Legumes; Vegetables
Meal Lunch; Dinner; Snack
Type Main Dish; Side Dish
Subtype Salad
Cuisine Latin American
Diet

Ingredients

  • 2 (15 ounce) cans of garbanzo beans, drained

  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped

  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped

  • 1 cup diced sweet yellow onion

  • 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes

  • 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice

  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin

  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt

  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

  • 3 minced garlic cloves

  • 10 black olives

  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley

Directions

  • Add the garbanzo beans, red and green peppers, tomatoes, onion, olives, and chopped parsley to a large bowl.

  • Add the lime juice, garlic, cumin, olive oil, salt, and pepper to a blender to combine the ingredients.

  • Pour this dressing blend over the garbanzo bean salad. Cover the salad and refrigerate for approximately one hour before serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 320 cal

  • Total fat: 12g

  • Cholesterol: 0mg

  • Sodium: 1,000mg

  • Carbohydrate: 46g

  • Fiber: 9g

  • Protein: 9g