Garbanzo Bean Salad Quick Recipe

Summary
Beans and legumes are one of the healthiest carbohydrates you can eat with diabetes. Most people say they like beans, but are unsure of how to incorporate more into their diet. Try this delicious salad packed with fiber, protein and flavor!
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- Prep time
- 15 min
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- Servings
- 5 Servings
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- Serving size
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1/2 cup
Ingredients
Ingredients
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garbanzo (chickpea) beans (15.5-ounce, rinsed and drained)
- 1 can
- 1 can
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medium orange or red pepper (finely diced)
- 1
- 1
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green pepper (finely diced)
- 1
- 1
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small red onion (finely diced)
- 1/2
- 1/2
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fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 1/4 cup
- 1/4 cup
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lemon (juiced)
- 1/2
- 1/2
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olive oil
- 2 tbsp
- 2 tbsp
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garlic (minced)
- 1 clove
- 1 clove
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black pepper
- 1/4 tsp
- 1/4 tsp
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red pepper (crushed, optional)
- 1/4 tsp
- 1/4 tsp
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Directions
Directions
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In a medium salad bowl, mix together all salad ingredients.
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In a small bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients. Pour over bean mixture and toss to coat.