Best 9 Garbanzo Bean Salsa Recipes

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Garbanzo bean salsa, also known as hummus, is a delicious and versatile dish that is a staple in Middle Eastern cuisine. It is made from cooked garbanzo beans, also known as chickpeas, blended with tahini, a sesame seed paste, and other flavorful ingredients. Hummus can be served as a dip with pita bread, crackers, or vegetables, or it can be used as a spread on sandwiches or wraps. It is a popular appetizer or snack, and it can also be used as a condiment in various dishes. With its creamy texture, nutty flavor, and high nutritional value, hummus is a crowd-pleaser that can be enjoyed by people of all ages.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

GARBANZO BEAN AND ZUCCHINI SALAD



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Time 5m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup garbanzo beans
2 medium zucchini, diced into 1/4-inch pieces
1/2 cup frozen corn, thawed
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced, rinsed
5 romaine lettuce leaves, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch strips
1-ounce Parmesan, crumbled into 1/4-inch pieces

Steps:

  • For the Vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper until combined.
  • For the Salad: Place the garbanzo beans, zucchini, corn, red onion, and lettuce in a large salad bowl. Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss well. Garnish with the crumbled Parmesan cheese and serve.

FAVORITE GARBANZO BEAN SALAD



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Gonzo for garbanzos, Eleanor Glofka found a way to duplicate a favorite restaurant recipe at home. "It's excellent as a side dish, as an appetizer or spooned over a tossed salad," she writes from Mountain Top, Pennsylvania. "It keeps for days in the refrigerator, but it never lasts that long in my house!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cans (15 ounces each) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup chopped sweet onion
1/2 cup whole ripe olives, halved
1/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1 celery rib, chopped
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/8 teaspoon dried basil
Dash dried oregano

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the beans, onion, olives, peppers, celery and Parmesan cheese. In a jar with tight-fitting lid, combine the remaining ingredients; shake well. Pour over bean mixture and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273 calories, Fat 21g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 240mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

GARBANZO BEAN SALAD



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This is a healthy high-fiber salad with a honey mustard dressing. For another variation, use 1 cup seedless grapes instead of the apple.

Provided by Dottie

Categories     Salad     Beans

Time 10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
½ cup chopped celery
1 tablespoon diced onion
1 apple, cored and chopped
¼ cup chopped walnuts
¼ cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon honey
½ teaspoon prepared mustard
¼ teaspoon lemon juice
½ head iceberg lettuce - rinsed, dried, and shredded

Steps:

  • In a salad bowl, combine the chick peas, celery, onion, apple or grapes and chopped nuts.
  • Prepare the dressing by whisking together the mayonnaise, honey, mustard and lemon juice.
  • Combine the salad mixture and dressing. Toss and serve on a bed of shredded lettuce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 277.1 calories, Carbohydrate 29.1 g, Cholesterol 5.2 mg, Fat 16.7 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 314.2 mg, Sugar 9.8 g

FIESTA BEAN SALSA



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This bean salsa is great for any occasion. It is quick and can be brought to a summer picnic without spoiling!

Provided by Anonymous

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Bean Dip Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup corn kernels
3 roma (plum) tomatoes, seeded and chopped
½ green bell pepper, chopped
½ cup salsa
⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro
¼ cup lime juice
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon onion powder

Steps:

  • Mix black beans, garbanzo beans, corn, tomatoes, bell pepper, salsa, cilantro, lime juice, jalapeno pepper, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, cumin, and onion powder together in a bowl.
  • Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 30.2 calories, Carbohydrate 5.9 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 1.6 g, Sodium 175.5 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

GARBANZO BEANS CHICKPEA SALAD



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Loaded with garbanzo beans, fresh vegetables, and feta cheese, Chickpea Salad is a healthy dish packed with proteins.

Provided by Izzy

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon minced garlic
salt and pepper or to taste
15 oz garbanzo beans (drained and rinsed)
1 cup arugula
1 cup cherry tomatoes (sliced)
1/2 cucumber (sliced)
1/2 medium red onion (thinly sliced)
1 avocado (sliced)
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
optional pomegranate

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, mix together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the rest of the ingredients.
  • Add the salad dressing. Toss to coat. Serve and enjoy!

MOROCCAN GARBANZO BEAN AND FETA PITAS



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If you can't find the Moroccan spice blend at the supermarket, combine 1 tablespoon ground cumin with 1/4 teaspoon each of ground coriander, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper. Serve with: Romaine salad and bowls of mixed green and black olives. Dessert: Purchased apricot tart.

Categories     Sandwich     Bean     Cheese     Dairy     Tomato     No-Cook     Picnic     Vegetarian     Yogurt     Lunch     Feta     Spice     Cucumber     Chickpea     Summer     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher     Diabetes-Friendly

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup olive oil
1/3 cup white wine vinegar
4 teaspoons Moroccan spice blend
1 15-ounce can garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained
1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped seeded tomatoes
1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped seeded peeled cucumbers
1 cup coarsely crumbled feta cheese
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1/3 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
4 whole pita bread rounds, halved crosswise
Plain yogurt

Steps:

  • Whisk together olive oil, white wine vinegar, and Moroccan spice blend in medium bowl. Place drained garbanzo beans in large bowl and mix in enough vinaigrette to coat. Let stand 10 minutes to allow flavors to blend.
  • Add tomatoes, cucumbers, feta cheese, red onion, and parsley to garbanzo beans. Mix in enough vinaigrette to coat. Season bean salad to taste with salt and pepper. Fill pita halves with bean salad and top with dollop of yogurt. Place 2 pita halves on each of 4 plates; pass remaining vinaigrette separately.

THREE-BEAN SALSA



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Here's an easy recipe for fabulous, chunky salsa. "It's fast, fresh, low in fat and high in fiber," shares Regina Gutierrez. To keep calories down, she serves it with baked or low-fat tortilla chips at home in San Antonio, Texas.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 25m

Yield 8 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
2 cups chopped fresh tomatoes
2 to 3 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1/4 cup lime juice
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Tortilla chips

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first 12 ingredients; toss to coat. Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving. Serve with tortilla chips. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 97 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 354mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BLACK BEAN AND GARBANZO SALAD



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This is a corruption of another salad that has 4 varieties of beans in it. When I don't want to make enough for a crowd, I use this version. It's pretty healthy and is full of good carbs (especially if you skip the corn).

Provided by Linky

Categories     Black Beans

Time 2h15m

Yield 8 cups, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained (chick peas)
1/2 cup frozen corn, thawed
3/4 cup sweet red pepper
3/4 cup sweet onion
3/4 cup celery
1/2 cup carrot
1/2 cup salsa, thick and chunky variety
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, grated
2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped fine
5 drops hot pepper sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt (to taste)

Steps:

  • Mix together drained beans and thawed corn.
  • Chop red pepper, onion, celery and carrot and add to bean mixture.
  • Add rest of ingredients, stir to mix.
  • Chill for two hours or more before serving.
  • (Hot pepper sauce and salt can be adjusted to taste.).
  • (Cooking time is chilling time.).
  • ("Heat" of salsa is up to you.).

THE BEST EVER BLACK BEAN SALSA



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This is one of our favorites! My 7 year old absolutely loves it! This is probably my most requested recipe of all time.

Provided by kristiesnell

Categories     Black Beans

Time 45m

Yield 1 cup, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans black beans, washed and drained
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can corn, drained
2 large tomatoes, seeded and chopped (Romas have few, if any seeds)
1 medium chopped purple onion
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
2 chopped avocados
3 -4 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Tostitos Scoops, 2 bags (optional, not needed if you're serving as a salad)

Steps:

  • Mix all the vegetables, adding the avocado last or add avocado as you serve it to avoid browning.
  • Combine lime juice, salt, olive oil, red wine vinegar, and pepper in a small bowl with a whisk.
  • Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture.
  • Stir to combine.
  • Chill.
  • Serve as a salad or with chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 372.8, Fat 15.9, SaturatedFat 2.4, Sodium 409.1, Carbohydrate 51.4, Fiber 16.1, Sugar 5.1, Protein 13.2

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Tips for Making the Best Garbanzo Bean Salsa

- **Choose fresh, ripe ingredients.** The fresher the ingredients, the better your salsa will taste. Look for firm, bright-colored tomatoes, onions, and cilantro. - **Use canned or cooked garbanzo beans.** If you don't have time to cook dried beans, canned or cooked beans are a great option. Rinse them well before adding them to your salsa. - **Season to taste.** Add salt, pepper, and cumin to taste. You can also add a squeeze of lime juice or a dash of hot sauce for extra flavor. - **Let the salsa chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.** This allows the flavors to meld together and develop.

Conclusion

Garbanzo bean salsa is a delicious and healthy snack or appetizer. It's easy to make and can be customized to your liking. Serve it with tortilla chips, crackers, or vegetables. Enjoy!

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