Summer

Garbanzo Bean and Baby Arugula Salad with Cumin Vinaigrette

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April  3, 2011
3.6
5 Ratings
Garbanzo Bean and Baby Arugula Salad with Cumin Vinaigrette
  • Makes A salad
Author Notes

My farmers market was absolutely brimming with all manner of good things today and I went a little overboard. This means that I need to find some new uses and quickly, or some of my little lovlies will end up in the compost heap. Note to self: start composting, just in case. - TiggyBee —TiggyBee

Test Kitchen Notes

This salad showcases summer’s bounty, and adds zip to protein-packed garbanzos with an easy, cumin-and-shallot-spiked dressing over peppery arugula. Choose your greenmarket or garden’s best offerings. I indeed carted this salad, already dressed, to an outdoor spot, and enjoyed it an hour and half later. I kept the container in close proximity to a cold pack, so the contents remained fresh and crisp. On a truly hot picnic day you might otherwise risk wilted greens. This was enough for 4 (maybe 6) as a side, and on its own more than plenty for 2 adults’ harborside lunch. - TiggyBee —janecf

What You'll Need
Ingredients
  • for the salad
  • 1
    16 oz can garbanzos, drained and rinsed


  • 8 ounces baby arugula
  • 1 red bell pepper - chopped small
  • 1 large carrot, scrubbed and chopped small
  • 1/2 cup red onion, chopped small
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
  • for the vinaigrette
  • 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon minced shallot
  • 2 tablespoons ground cumin
  • salt and pepper to taste
Directions
  1. Add the garbanzo beans to a large bowl and combine them with the small chopped veggies, cilantro and arugula. In a separate bowl, whisk together the ingredients for the vinaigrette and pour the dressing over the salad. Let stand for at least 1/2 hour before eating and enjoy!
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4 Reviews

Buster's F.
Buster's F. August 10, 2024
Sorry - 2 Tablespoons of ground cumin makes the viniagrette a paste. A paste with distinct dirt elements. Not good. 2 teaspoons a little over generous but doable. Will try again with 1 teaspoon fresh ground cumin.
 
My P.
My P. July 7, 2011
Looks great. I'll be making this on our camping trip next week.
 
TheWimpyVegetarian
TheWimpyVegetarian April 3, 2011
Yum! I've added this to my menu this week!!
 
TiggyBee
TiggyBee April 4, 2011
thanks so much Suzanne! It was really yummy...I hope you'll try it! I think I'm going to make your horseradish apple topping later this week. Looks delish and I need great ways to use up my leftover root before it mellows too much! : )