A garlicky olive oil and vinegar dressing graces a hearty mix of garbanzo beans and yellow bell peppers.
INGREDIENTS (for 1 servings):
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger root
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
- 4 (19 ounce) cans garbanzo beans, drained
- 2 yellow bell peppers, seeded and chopped
- 1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
PREPARATION:
In a bowl, crush together the garlic and salt. To prepare the dressing, mix in olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, ginger, cumin, and cayenne pepper.
In a separate bowl, stir together the garbanzo beans, yellow bell peppers, green onions, and cilantro. Mix in the dressing. Cover, and chill in the refrigerator 8 hours, or overnight.