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Garbanzo Summer Salad with Creamy Dill Dressing

Flavor-Packed Garbanzo Summer Salad with Creamy Dill Dressing

This Garbanzo Summer Salad with Creamy Dill Dressing is a colorful, nutritious dish perfect for summer picnics and meal prep.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 0.5 cup Wheat Berries Can substitute with quinoa
  • 1 cup Cooked Garbanzo Beans (Chickpeas) Canned for convenience
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper Swap for yellow or orange peppers if preferred
  • 1 Green Bell Pepper Can omit for a milder flavor
  • 1 Cucumber Any variety, including English or Persian
  • 2 Carrots Grate for a different texture
  • 0.25 cup Purple Onion Can substitute with green onions
  • 0.25 cup Curly Parsley Substitute with flat-leaf parsley if desired
  • 2 tablespoons Chives Omit if not available
For the Dressing
  • 0.5 cup High Quality Mayonnaise Vegan mayo for plant-based option
  • 2 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar Can substitute with lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Use fresh for best flavor
  • 1 clove Garlic Minced, adjust quantity to taste
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Dill Use less if substituting with dried dill
  • 0.5 teaspoon Fine Sea Salt Adjust to taste
  • 0.5 teaspoon Fresh Ground Pepper Adjust to taste

Equipment

  • Medium pot
  • large mixing bowl
  • Separate bowl for dressing

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium pot, combine 1 cup of water and a pinch of fine sea salt, then bring to a boil. Rinse ½ cup of wheat berries, add them to the boiling water, cover, and reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook for 40-55 minutes until tender yet chewy, then drain and allow to cool.
  2. While the wheat berries are cooking, wash and chop 1 red bell pepper, 1 green bell pepper, 1 cucumber, 2 carrots, and ¼ cup of purple onion. Place all the chopped vegetables along with ¼ cup of curly parsley and 2 tablespoons of chives in a large mixing bowl, creating a vibrant base for your Garbanzo Summer Salad.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together ½ cup of high-quality mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar, the juice of 1 lemon, 1 minced garlic clove, 2 tablespoons of fresh dill, and a dash of fine sea salt and fresh ground pepper. Adjust the seasoning to your preference, ensuring the creamy dill dressing is tangy and flavorful.
  4. Once the wheat berries have cooled, add them to the bowl with the chopped vegetables. Pour the creamy dill dressing over the mixture, adding the chopped parsley and chives. Gently stir everything together until the ingredients are well-coated and evenly distributed.
  5. Cover the salad with plastic wrap and place it in the fridge for at least 1 hour, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully. Before serving, garnish the salad with lemon wedges, extra dill, and parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 12gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Soaking wheat berries for 8-12 hours can reduce cooking time. For a creamier dressing, add more mayonnaise to taste.

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