Fresh Minted Garbanzo Salad
- Serves: 6-8
Categorized: AppetizersSide Dishes
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh garbanzo beans- Idaho
- 2 medium fresh tomatoes, diced- Idaho
- 2 cucumbers, peeled, seeds removed and diced- Idaho
- ½ medium onion, finely chopped- Idaho
- 2 medium cloves garlic, minced- (Available at your local Farmers Market)
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 ½ tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- salt and cracked black pepper to taste
- 1 medium head romaine lettuce
Notes
- Wine Pairing: 3 Horse Ranch Chardonnay
Featured Idaho Produce
Steps
Simmer fresh garbanzo beans in boiling water for 10-15 minutes.
While beans simmer, chop tomatoes, cucumber, onion, garlic, and mint.
Once beans are cooked, drain and rinse under cold water.
Add all chopped ingredients into a bowl with oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Toss to blend flavors and chill at least 15 minutes.
Serve on bed of romaine with sourdough baguettes from Zeppole Bakery.
