Mexican Turkey Garbanzo Bean Salad

Mexican Turkey Garbanzo Bean Salad

This Mexican Turkey Garbanzo Bean Salad, or Chickpea Salad, with a Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette dressing, is fresh, vibrant, colorful and healthy, and a delicious way to keep those new year’s resolutions!

Course Salad

Cuisine Mexican

Keyword Chickpea Salad, Cilantro Lime Dressing, Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette, Garbanzo Bean Salad, Mexican Turkey, Mexican Turkey Garbanzo Bean Salad, Turkey Salad

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 5

Total Time 20

Servings

Calories 356kcal

Author Michele @ Flavor Mosaic

Ingredients

Mexican Turkey Garbanzo Bean Salad

1 16-ounce package Honeysuckle White® Ready to Season Turkey Breast Strips
1-1/2 Tablespoons taco seasoning (either store bought or homemade)
Salt and pepper to taste
1 Tablespoon olive oil
2 15-ounce cans garbanzo beans, drained
2 cucumbers, chopped
8 baby carrots, chopped
2 avocados, peeled, pitted, and chopped
1/2 cup queso fresco, crumbled
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette Dressing

1/4 cup olive oil
2 Tablespoons lime juice
2 Tablespoons honey
1 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon minced garlic (1 clove)
1/2 teaspoon Mexican oregano
Salt and pepper to taste
2 Tablespoons chopped cilantro

Instructions

Mexican Turkey Garbanzo Bean Salad

Place the Honeysuckle White Ready To Season Turkey Breast Strips in a flat bottomed dish or bowl.
Sprinkle salt, pepper, and taco seasoning over all sides of the turkey.
Add oil to a skillet over medium heat on top of the stove and cook the turkey for about 5 minutes.
In a large bowl combine the rinsed and drained garbanzo beans, chopped cucumbers, chopped carrots, avocado bites, and cilantro in a bowl.
Add the cooked turkey on top. Drizzle the Mexican Turkey Garbanzo Bean Salad with the Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette.
Sprinkle with queso fresco cheese.

Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette Dressing

In a bowl whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, sugar, apple cider vinegar, cilantro, garlic, salt, pepper, and Mexican oregano.
Drizzle the Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette over the Mexican Turkey Garbanzo Bean Salad.

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