A soft, zesty garbanzo salad made with fresh vegetables, gently sautéed onion, bright lemon, and warm spices. Light, comforting, and full of flavor.

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🛒 Ingredients (2–4 servings)

• 1 can garbanzo beans (chickpeas)

• 1 cucumber, diced

• 2 Roma tomatoes, diced

• ½ cup fresh parsley, chopped

• ¼ yellow onion, finely diced

• 1 whole lemon, juiced

• 4 tbsp olive oil, divided

• ½ tsp ground cumin

• ½ tsp chili powder

• Salt & black pepper, to taste

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Soften the garbanzos

• Drain and rinse the garbanzo beans

• Place in a small pot, cover with water

• Simmer 10–15 minutes until tender

• Drain well and let cool to warm or room temperature

2. Cook the onion

• Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a small pan

• Add diced yellow onion

• Cook 3–5 minutes until soft and translucent

• Remove from heat and let cool slightly

3. Season the garbanzos first

• In a large bowl, add warm garbanzos

• Toss with lemon juice, 3 tbsp olive oil, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper

4. Assemble the salad

• Add cooked onion, cucumber, tomatoes, and parsley

• Gently mix until well combined

5. Rest & serve

• Let sit 10–15 minutes for flavors to blend

• Taste and adjust seasoning if needed

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🧊 Storage

• Keeps well up to 3 days refrigerated

• Flavor improves after resting