Cumin and Coriander Chickpea Salad

This is a wonderful garbanzo bean salad with cumin and coriander (cilantro) that my grandmother used to make!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 231 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• ½ cup olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• ¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• 1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced
• 1 ½ teaspoons grated fresh ginger root
• 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
• ½ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
• 4 (19 ounce) cans garbanzo beans, drained
• 2 yellow bell peppers, seeded and chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a bowl, crush together the garlic and salt. To prepare the dressing, mix in olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, ginger, cumin, and cayenne pepper.

Step 2

In a separate bowl, stir together the garbanzo beans, yellow bell peppers, green onions, and cilantro. Mix in the dressing. Cover, and chill in the refrigerator 8 hours, or overnight.