Best Garbanzo Tomato And Cilantro Salad With Lime And Chile Dressing Recipes

GARBANZO BEAN TOMATO SALAD

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Garbanzo beans, sliced tomatoes and onion are chilled with a no-fuss dressing in this change-of-pace salad that comes from Barbara Carbee's kitchen. The Brooksville, Florida reader tosses together the refreshing medley right before serving.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
3 medium tomatoes, thinly sliced
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil

Steps:

In a bowl, combine the oil, vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Add beans; toss to coat. Place tomatoes in a serving bowl. Top with onion. Sprinkle with basil and remaining salt and pepper. Top with bean mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Toss just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 152 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 493mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (5g 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