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This refreshing bean and veggie salad is perfect for a Summer potluck or a meatless meal at home. It is loaded with fiber, Vitamin C and potassium.The special ingredient that takes this dish to the next level is garam masala, which is very popular in Indian cooking.
Have I told you that I could eat Indian every single day if I was allowed to?! There is a local Indian Restaurant by our house that caters to gluten-free eaters and I adore it. Since eating out regularly is not something our family does, I am trying to incorporate more Indian spices to the dishes I make at home. Garam masala makes my house smell almost like the restaurant. It invigorates the senses. I love the stuff.
My daughter is a big fan of garbanzo beans and kept reaching into her bowl to eat the beans first. Fortunately she ate the veggies as well, but it took a little more bribing 
Ingredients:
1 29 oz. can Eden Organic Garbanzo Beans (BPA free can)
2 medium size tomatoes, diced
1/2 red onion, diced
1/2 cucumber, diced
1/2 red bell pepper, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
2 tsp. Herbamare (or sea salt)
1 tsp. parsley
pepper to taste
1 tsp. garam masala (feel free to make your own blend if you have time)
Saute onion in olive oil in a saute pan over medium heat for 5 minutes. Add in the rest of the ingredients and stir well. Cook for another 10 minutes stirring regularly. Serve!
Makes 6 servings.
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I am passionate about healthy living and believe nutritious food can be delicious-even for those living with food allergies. I cook and bake without gluten and with limited grains and dairy. Cheers to radiant health and vibrant living!
yum! that looks so delicious! and colorful!! mmm! and that’s the same brand of chickpeas i buy:) great minds think alike
haha have a great weekend!
@GFreeHappyTummy Yes indeed friend! I hope you had a fabulous weekend
Yum! Great recipe!!! I just love a healthy, hearty salad!
This Indian-inspired salad looks really great! And congrats on your Top 25 Circle of Moms honor!!
@maraka Thank you so much for your sweet words!
What a delicious sounding recipe! We are growing Fava beans for the very first time this year. I can’t wait until they come in and I can begin to experiment with some new recipes including that type of bean. Thanks for sharing with us this week. I enjoyed your recipe!
Sounds delish, I love Indian food too. I’ll have to add this one to my recipe book
Hi Laura,
Wow this salad looks amazing! So easy, yet so full of nutrition. Some of my favorite ingredients in here. Love, love!!
I enjoy Indian spices too, and your chickpea salad sounds just wonderful. I love that it is served warm, it sounds like the perfect supper after a hard day!
Looks really good. I love chickpeas!
Looks good. I love chickpeas!
I love the amazing flavors in this salad! Thank you for sharing with me!!