Garbanzo, Tomato and Cilantro Salad With Lime and Chile Dressing

Name: Garbanzo, Tomato and Cilantro Salad With Lime and Chile Dressing
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can garbanzo beans, rinsed well (chickpeas); 1 cup cherry tomatoes or 1 cup grape tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 1/2 cup green onion, sliced; 1 cup cilantro, washed, dried and chopped coarsely; 1 avocado (optional); 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (plus 2 tsp. more for avocado, if using); 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1/4 teaspoon ground dried chipotle powder; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, mild; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; zest from one lime; salt, fresh ground pepper to taste

Submitted by gailanng

"Garbanzo beans are energizing, heart-boosting and protein-rich. A really delicious salad from Kalyn's Kitchen blog."

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Ready In:: 30mins
Ingredients:: 13
Serves:: 4

ingredients

1 (15 1/2 ounce) can garbanzo beans, rinsed well (chickpeas)
1 cup cherry tomatoes or 1 cup grape tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
¹⁄₂ cup green onion, sliced
1 cup cilantro, washed, dried and chopped coarsely
1 avocado (optional)
Dressing
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (plus 2 tsp. more for avocado, if using)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
¹⁄₄ teaspoon ground dried chipotle powder
¹⁄₂ teaspoon chili powder, mild
¹⁄₂ teaspoon ground cumin
¹⁄₂ teaspoon onion powder
zest from one lime
salt, fresh ground pepper to taste

directions

Drain beans into colander and rinse until water runs clear. Allow to drain well.
Whisk together dressing ingredients.
Put garbonzos and dressing into a sealable container. Shake a few times to distribute marinade. Allow beans to marinate in dressing one hour or longer.
In the meantime, dice the tomatoes, place in colander with a small amount of salt and let tomatoes drain 10 minutes. If using avocado, peel and dice the avocado and toss it with 2 teaspoons of lime juice.
Slice green onions and chop cilantro.
Combine marinated beans with dressing, tomatoes, green onion and cilantro. If using avocado, fold in gently until well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve immediately.

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gailanng

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I'm just me, mother, grandmother...friend to many and a Louisianian. My Cajun and French Quarter Italian descent afforded me exposure to some of the best of foods. My passions are my family, decorating, cooking and gardening. Those very passions push me into constant awareness with always looking for something new to delight the senses, thus my favorite idiom...Inspire me, puuuullllllleeeeeeease! ...and I mean it, too. God Bless America!

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