Sicilian Garbanzo Salad

This refreshing Sicilian-style garbanzo salad is a delightful blend of earthy chickpeas, crisp vegetables, and bright herbal notes. The dish features a simple yet flavorful dressing made with olive oil, lemon juice, and a medley of fresh herbs like mint, parsley, and chives. Its perfect for a light lunch, a picnic side, or a healthy dinner option. The combination of textures and flavors makes it a versatile dish that can be enjoyed on its own or alongside grilled meats. With minimal effort and common pantry ingredients, this salad brings a burst of Mediterranean flavor to your table.

Cuisine: Global

Courses: Salads

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 6

Calories: 330.2

Dietary: Gluten-free

Description

This refreshing Sicilian-style garbanzo salad is a delightful blend of earthy chickpeas, crisp vegetables, and bright herbal notes. The dish features a simple yet flavorful dressing made with olive oil, lemon juice, and a medley of fresh herbs like mint, parsley, and chives. Its perfect for a light lunch, a picnic side, or a healthy dinner option. The combination of textures and flavors makes it a versatile dish that can be enjoyed on its own or alongside grilled meats. With minimal effort and common pantry ingredients, this salad brings a burst of Mediterranean flavor to your table.

Ingredients

2 can Garbanzo beans (20 oz. each)
4 teaspoon Mint, fresh, finely chopped
1/4 lb Salami, cut into thin strips
3 green onions thinly sliced
1 can Chopped pimiento (2 oz)
1 tablespoon Chives, chopped
1 tablespoon Parsley, chopped
3 cloves Garlic, pressed
1/4 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Marjoram, fresh, chopped
1 teaspoon Basil, fresh, chopped
1 teaspoon Thyme, fresh, chopped
1/4 cup Olive oil
1 tablespoon Lemon juice
1 cup Provolone cheese, cubed

Directions

1
Rinse garbanzo beans with cold water and drain thoroughly.
2
Place rinsed beans in a large mixing bowl.
3
Add salami strips, sliced green onions, and drained pimiento to the bowl.
4
Toss ingredients gently to combine and set aside.
5
In a screw-top jar, combine olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, marjoram, basil, thyme, chives, parsley, and mint.
6
Cover jar tightly and shake vigorously to blend dressing.
7
Pour dressing over bean mixture and toss gently to coat evenly.
8
Cover bowl and refrigerate for at least 3 hours to allow flavors to meld.
9
Before serving, toss salad again and sprinkle with cubed provolone cheese.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 330.2kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5.2g8%
Saturated Fat 0.8g4%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 14.2mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 54.4g19%
Dietary Fiber 15.4g62%
Sugars 9.6g
Protein 18.0g36%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

If fresh herbs are out of season, use fresh parsley and mint, which are usually available year-round, along with frozen chives.

For other herbs not available fresh, substitute frozen or dried versions, using about one-third the amount of fresh herbs called for in the recipe.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

For a vegan version, omit the salami and provolone cheese, or substitute with plant-based alternatives.

Keywords: chickpeas, garbanzo, salad, vegan, herbs, lemon, olive oil, mint, parsley, chives, garlic, marjoram, basil, thyme, sicilian, mediterranean, healthy, light, picnic, lunch

Read it online: https://www.chefs-mate.com/recipe/sicilian-garbanzo-salad/