Best Garbanzo Bean And Pepper Salad Recipes

Garbanzo Bean and Pepper Salad image

Provided by JulesDiner

Categories Salad Beans

Time 4h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (19 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
2 large red bell peppers, diced
2 large yellow bell peppers, diced
1 jalapeno pepper, diced
1 large red onion, diced
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
1 lime, juiced
1 lemon, juiced
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

In a large bowl, mix the garbanzo beans, red bell peppers, yellow bell peppers, jalapeno pepper, red onion, and parsley. Season with salt and pepper.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, lemon juice, and olive oil. Drizzle over the salad, and toss to coat. Refrigerate salad at least 4 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182.8 calories, Carbohydrate 25 g, Fat 8.1 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 206.7 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

Garbanzo Bean and Sweet Pepper Salad image

Provided by COOKGIRl

Categories Beans

Time 4h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 medium red sweet bell peppers, roasted and skinned or 1 (7 ounce) jar roasted sweet red peppers, drained
4 cups cooked garbanzo beans (about 1 1/2 cups dry or equivalent canned beans, rinsed well and drained) or 2 cups cooked garbanzo beans and 2 cups kidney beans
1/2 cup sliced green onion
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
2 tablespoons capers, drained
1 -2 garlic clove, minced
3 tablespoons chopped of fresh mint, NOT dried
3 tablespoons olive oil (NO substitution)
3 tablespoons lemon juice (or 3 tablespoons combination of lemon juice and vinegar) or 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar (or 3 tablespoons combination of lemon juice and vinegar)
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
lettuce leaves (optional) or baby spinach leaves (optional)

Steps:

In a large non-reactive bowl combine vegetables, beans and capers.
In screw-top glass jar or glass measuring cup combine the remaining ingredients and shake or blend well.
Pour over bean mixture. Toss well to coat.
Cover and chill at least 4 hours.
Serve on a bed of lettuce leaves or spinach leaves, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 268.9, Fat 8.8, SaturatedFat 1.2, Sodium 621.9, Carbohydrate 40.7, Fiber 8.5, Sugar 2.2, Protein 8.8