Garbanzo Tomato Salad Food

CHICKPEA SALAD RECIPE

Steps:

• Combine the dressing ingredients in a small bowl: 3 Tbsp olive oil, 3 Tbsp lemon juice, 1 pressed garlic clove, 1/2 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp pepper and whisk to combine (or shake them together in a small mason jar).
• Combine remaining chickpea salad ingredients in a salad bowl, add dressing to taste (we used all of it) and toss to coat.

GARBANZO BEAN TOMATO SALAD

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.

GARBANZO TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Drain the beans; place in a bowl with tomatoes and onion.
• In a separate bowl combine the oil, salt and pepper, and fresh-squeezed lime. Mix together and pour over the beans and tomatoes.
• Mix and chill; serve cold.

TOMATO SALAD WITH CHICKPEAS AND FETA

Steps:

• Place tomatoes into a large bowl and add the garlic and 1 teaspoon salt. Using your hands or a large spoon, gently toss the tomatoes so that everything is evenly coated. Let the tomatoes sit for about 10 minutes. (The salt will draw out flavor from the tomatoes.)
• Meanwhile make the topping: Combine the sunflower seeds, pepitas, almonds, pistachios, granola if using, sesame seeds, chile powder and salt. Toss to combine. Season with a few turns of black pepper and stir everything together.
• Add the chickpeas, feta, olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and black pepper to the tomatoes and toss to combine. Taste and adjust olive oil, salt and pepper to your liking. Tear up basil leaves and sprinkle on top.
• To serve, transfer tomatoes to a serving platter or individual bowls. When you are ready to eat, sprinkle with the crisp topping.

CHICKPEA SALAD WITH RED ONION AND TOMATO

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the chickpeas, red onion, garlic, tomato, parsley, olive oil, lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste. Chill for 2 hours before serving. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve.

TOMATO AND GARBANZO SALAD

Steps:

• Drain garbanzo beans and rinse well. Let drain for five minutes or pat dry with paper towel.
• Place beans and balsamic vinegar in container to marinate while preparing other ingredients.
• Cut Tomatoes in 1 inch pieces, add salt, place in colander and let drain.
• Dice onions in 1/4 pieces.
• Dice bell pepper in 1/2 pieces.
• Chop parsley.
• Combine bell pepper, onion, drained tomatoes and marinated beans into large bowl (not the bowl you will serve in). Drizzle the olive oil, lemon juice and combine gently. At this point you can add more balsamic vinegar to suit your taste. Gently mix in parsley. Taste again and adjust salt and pepper. Serve.
• (I love using cilantro in place of parsley - try it!).

GREEK GARBANZO BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the beans, cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, garlic, olives, cheese, salad dressing, lemon juice, garlic salt and pepper. Toss together and refrigerate 2 hours before serving. Serve chilled.

TOMATO CHICKPEA SALAD

Steps:

• Salad: In large bowl, combine chickpeas, parsley, tomatoes, cucumber, onions and cheese.
• Dressing: Whisk together oil, vinegar, garlic and seasonings.
• Toss dressing with salad ingredients.
• Cover and refrigerate for several hours.

LENTIL, GARBANZO AND TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the water, lentils, carrots and bay leaf in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 25 minutes or until the lentils are tender. Drain, transfer to a large bowl and cool.
• When the lentils are cool, stir in the remaining ingredients. Season with salt and pepper.

CHICKPEA, CHERRY TOMATO, AND FETA SALAD

Steps:

• Rinse and drain chickpeas.
• In a bowl, combine chickpeas with tomatoes, feta, lemon juice, olive oil, oregano, salt, and a pinch of pepper.

LENTIL, GARBANZO BEAN AND TOMATO SALAD

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.)