Best Garbanzo Bean Tomato Salad Recipes

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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

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.

LENTIL, GARBANZO BEAN AND TOMATO SALAD



Lentil, Garbanzo Bean and Tomato Salad image

Categories     Salad     Tomato     Side     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     High Fiber     Lunch     Chickpea     Lentil     Carrot     Healthy     Vegan     Party     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 1/2 cups water
1 cup lentils
2 large carrots, peeled, diced
1 bay leaf
1 15- to 16-ounce can garbanzo beans (chick-peas), rinsed, drained
1/2 basket cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup chopped fresh parsley
5 green onions, chopped
4 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Combine 2 1/2 cups water, lentils, diced carrots and bay leaf in heavy medium saucepan. Bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until lentils are just tender, about 25 minutes. Drain; transfer to large bowl. Cool.
  • Mix all remaining ingredients into lentils. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 4 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)

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