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Ensalada de Garbanzos (Garbanzo Bean Salad)

This Puerto Rican Ensalada de Garbanzos is an easy and flavorful side dish made with chickpeas, fresh vegetables, cilantro, and a zesty garlic lime vinaigrette. Plus, two other delicious variations included below!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Puerto Rican
Servings: 8
Calories: 283kcal
Author: Catherine Arena

Ingredients

Puerto Rican Ensalada de Garbanzos

  • 2 15.5 ounce cans garbanzo beans (chickpeas) drained and rinsed
  • 1 can corn drained
  • 1 bell pepper green, yellow, or red, rinsed and chopped
  • ½ red onion chopped or thinly sliced
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes rinsed and sliced in half

Garlic Lime Vinaigrette

  • handful fresh cilantro rinsed and chopped
  • 1 lime squeezed
  • 2 garlic cloves minced or 2 teaspoon garlic paste
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • salt and pepper to taste

Mexican Ensalada de Garbanzos

  • 2 15.5 ounce cans garbanzo beans (chickpeas) drained and rinsed
  • ½ large red onion thinly sliced
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes rinsed and sliced in half
  • 1 avocado pitted and diced
  • 1 jalapeño, rinsed and thinly sliced
  • ⅓ cup cilantro rinsed and chopped

White Wine Vinaigrette

  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • ¼ cup lime juice about 2 limes
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • salt and pepper to taste

Ensalada de Garbanzos Mediterránea (Mediterranean)

  • 2 15.5 ounce cans garbanzo beans (chickpeas) drained and rinsed
  • 1½ cups grape tomatoes rinsed and sliced
  • 1 cucumber rinsed and sliced
  • 1 small red onion chopped or sliced
  • 2 roasted red peppers seeded and chopped
  • ⅓ cup parsley rinsed and finely chopped
  • ¼ mint leaves rinsed and finely chopped
  • 1 avocado pitted and chopped

Dijon Mustard Vinaigrette

  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 lemon zested
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Garlic Lime Vinaigrette

  • Add all the ingredients to a mixing bowl and whisk or use a fork.

Puerto Rican Ensalada de Garbanzo Salad

  • Rinse the cans under warm water to remove any dirt or factory debris from the lids.
    Open the cans and drain the liquid. Rinse the garbanzo beans under cool water and drain.
  • Add them to a mixing bowl, along with the corn, tomatoes, onions and cilantro.
  • Whisk the vinaigrette one more time, then add to the salad and mix everything together well. You can serve immediately or allow to chill in the refrigerator for 20 minutes before serving.

Mexican Ensalada de Garbanzo Salad

  • Add all the ingredients to a large bowl and stir to combine.

White Wine Vinaigrette

  • Add all the ingredients to a small bowl and whisk well. Toss dressing on salad and stir well to combine. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to chill before serving.

Ensalada de Garbanzos Mediterránea (Mediterranean)

  • Add all the ingredients to a large bowl and mix to combine.

Dijon Mustard Vinaigrette

  • Add all the ingredients to a small bowl and whisk well. Toss dressing on top of salad and stir well to combine. Serve immediately or efrigerate for 30 minutes to chill before serving.

Notes

Recipe Notes:
Other delicious beans and veggies to add to your salad:
  • black beans
  • green beans
  • pinto beans
  • kidney beans
  • cannellini beans
  • wax beans
  • cucumber slices or chunks
  • broccoli florets
  • feta cheese
  • avocado

Nutrition

Serving: 8 | Calories: 283kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Sodium: 318mg | Potassium: 378mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 777IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg