Ensalada de Garbanzos (Garbanzo Bean Salad)
This Ensalada de Garbanzos (Garbanzo Bean Salad) is a quick, easy, and delicious side dish tossed in a tangy Garlic Lime Vinaigrette.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time0 minutes mins
Total Time15 minutes mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Puerto Rican
Servings: 5
- 1 can garbanzo beans (chickpeas) drained
- 1 can corn drained
- 1 bell pepper green, yellow, or red, rinsed & chopped
- ½ red onion chopped or thinly sliced
- 1 cup grape tomatoes rinsed & sliced in half
Garlic Lime Vinaigrette
- handful fresh cilantro rinsed and chopped
- 1 lime squeezed
- 2 garlic cloves or 2 teaspoon garlic paste minced
- ½ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- salt and pepper to taste
Salad
Rinse the cans under warm water to remove any dirt or factory debris from the lids. Open the cans and drain the liquids. Rinse the garbanzo beans under cool water and add to a mixing bowl. Add the corn to the mixing bowl. Add all the veggies and cilantro to the mixing bowl.
Whisk the vinaigrette one more time, top on the salad and toss everything together.
You can serve it immediately or allow it to chill in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.