Best Garbanzo Bean Salad With Tomatoes And Chipotle Chilies 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.

GARBANZO, TOMATO AND CILANTRO SALAD WITH LIME AND CHILE DRESSING

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Garbanzo beans are energizing, heart-boosting and protein-rich. A really delicious salad from Kalyn's Kitchen blog.

Provided by gailanng

Categories Beans

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 (15 1/2 ounce) can garbanzo beans, rinsed well (chickpeas)
1 cup cherry tomatoes or 1 cup grape tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 cup green onion, sliced
1 cup cilantro, washed, dried and chopped coarsely
1 avocado (optional)
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (plus 2 tsp. more for avocado, if using)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon ground dried chipotle powder
1/2 teaspoon chili powder, mild
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
zest from one lime
salt, fresh ground pepper to taste

Steps:

Drain beans into colander and rinse until water runs clear. Allow to drain well.
Whisk together dressing ingredients.
Put garbonzos and dressing into a sealable container. Shake a few times to distribute marinade. Allow beans to marinate in dressing one hour or longer.
In the meantime, dice the tomatoes, place in colander with a small amount of salt and let tomatoes drain 10 minutes. If using avocado, peel and dice the avocado and toss it with 2 teaspoons of lime juice.
Slice green onions and chop cilantro.
Combine marinated beans with dressing, tomatoes, green onion and cilantro. If using avocado, fold in gently until well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 207.3, Fat 8.3, SaturatedFat 1.1, Sodium 343.4, Carbohydrate 28.6, Fiber 6, Sugar 1.5, Protein 6.3

GREEK GARBANZO BEAN SALAD

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This is a delightful salad that doesn't skimp on taste.

Provided by Kim Fusich

Categories Salad Beans

Time 2h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 (15 ounce) cans garbanzo beans, drained
2 cucumbers, halved lengthwise and sliced
12 cherry tomatoes, halved
½ red onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (15 ounce) can black olives, drained and chopped
1 ounce crumbled feta cheese
½ cup Italian-style salad dressing
½ lemon, juiced
½ teaspoon garlic salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

Combine the beans, cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, garlic, olives, cheese, salad dressing, lemon juice, garlic salt and pepper. Toss together and refrigerate 2 hours before serving. Serve chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214.3 calories, Carbohydrate 25.5 g, Cholesterol 3.2 mg, Fat 11.5 g, Fiber 5.8 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 1066.8 mg, Sugar 2.5 g