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Garbanzo Summer Salad with Creamy Dill Dressing

Garbanzo Summer Salad with Creamy Dill Dressing Bliss

This Garbanzo Summer Salad with Creamy Dill Dressing is a vibrant, crunchy delight combining garden-fresh vegetables and protein-rich chickpeas, perfect for meal prep and potlucks.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 cup Wheat Berries Soak for 8-12 hours before cooking.
  • 6 cups Water
  • 1 teaspoon Fine Sea Salt
  • 1 can Cooked Garbanzo Beans Drained and rinsed.
  • 1 large Red Bell Pepper Diced small.
  • 1 large Green Bell Pepper Can be substituted with yellow or orange.
  • 1 large Cucumber Keep skin on for extra nutrients.
  • 2 medium Carrots Diced.
  • 1 small Purple Onion Finely diced.
  • 1 bunch Curly Parsley Can substitute with flat-leaf parsley.
  • 2 tablespoons Chives Can substitute with green onions.
For the Creamy Dill Dressing
  • ½ cup Mayonnaise Use high-quality or vegan.
  • 2 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Fresh is best.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Dill Adjust based on preference.
  • to taste Fresh Ground Pepper

Equipment

  • pot
  • colander
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Salad Preparation
  1. In a medium pot, bring 6 cups of water and 1 teaspoon of fine sea salt to a rolling boil. Rinse your soaked wheat berries under cold water, and add them to the boiling water. Cook on medium heat for 40 to 55 minutes until chewy.
  2. Once cooked, drain the wheat berries in a colander and rinse under cool running water until cool, then drain thoroughly. Set aside in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Chop red and green bell peppers, cucumber, carrots, and purple onion into small pieces. Transfer the chopped vegetables into the mixing bowl.
  4. Add the cooled wheat berries to the bowl with chopped vegetables. Gently fold in the canned garbanzo beans.
  5. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together ½ cup of mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar, 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, fresh dill, and ground pepper. Adjust seasoning as needed.
  6. Pour the creamy dill dressing over the salad mixture. Gently mix until all ingredients are evenly coated.
  7. Cover the salad and let it chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving, garnished with lemon wedges and fresh herbs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 10gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 8gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

For best flavor, allow the salad to chill for at least one hour before serving. Fresh ingredients enhance the dish's appeal and taste.

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