Best Garbanzo Bean Salad With Citrusy Dressing Recipes

FAVORITE GARBANZO BEAN SALAD

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Gonzo for garbanzos, Eleanor Glofka found a way to duplicate a favorite restaurant recipe at home. "It's excellent as a side dish, as an appetizer or spooned over a tossed salad," she writes from Mountain Top, Pennsylvania. "It keeps for days in the refrigerator, but it never lasts that long in my house!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2 cans (15 ounces each) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup chopped sweet onion
1/2 cup whole ripe olives, halved
1/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1 celery rib, chopped
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/8 teaspoon dried basil
Dash dried oregano

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273 calories, Fat 21g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 240mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

LEMONY GARBANZO SALAD

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Everybody goes for this super fresh salad with the cumin-coriander dressing, especially on warm days. -Sonya Labbe, West Hollywood, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cans (15 ounces each) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
3 green onions, chopped
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon orange marmalade
4 cups spring mix salad greens

Steps:

In a large bowl, whisk together first six ingredients; stir in beans and green onions. In another bowl, mix yogurt, parsley and marmalade., To serve, divide greens among four plates; top with bean mixture. Serve with yogurt sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363 calories, Fat 19g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 478mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 10g fiber), Protein 11g protein.