Rio Grande Chickpea Salad

Name: Rio Grande Chickpea Salad (Ensalada de Garbanzo Rio Grande)
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: ¼ cup (60 ml) white wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1 garlic clove, finely minced; 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro; One 15-ounce (425 g) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed; ½ cup (80 g) finely chopped red onion; ¼ cup (50 g) pimientos, drained

Ensalada de Garbanzo Rio Grande

Preparation info

Serves
4

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Healthy Easy Mexican

By Velda de la Garza

Published 2021

About

This salad is colorful and so easy to prepare. It contains chickpeas, which are high in soluble fiber that can help lower blood cholesterol and help you feel full longer. They’re also a good source of protein.

Ingredients

¼ cup (60 ml) white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

Americas
Mexico
Gluten-free
Vegan

Method

Combine the vinegar, oil, garlic, and cilantro in a medium bowl.
Add the chickpeas, onion, and pimientos and mix well. Cover and refrigerate, stirring occasionally, for at least 3 hours.