Chickpea Green Bean Salad
Bright, refreshing, and packed with wholesome ingredients, this Chickpea Green Bean Salad is the perfect balance of vibrant flavors and satisfying textures. Featuring tender-crisp blanched green beans, protein-rich chickpeas, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a hint of tangy red onion, this salad is tossed in a zesty homemade dressing made with olive oil, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and a touch of garlic. Ready in just 20 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is ideal for healthy lunches, light dinners, or as a colorful side dish at gatherings. Bursting with fresh parsley and customizable to your taste, this salad can be served immediately or chilled for enhanced flavor. Perfect for those seeking a nutritious vegan and gluten-free option, this recipe’s delightful combination of simplicity and bold taste makes it a crowd-pleaser every time!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups chickpeas (canned or cooked)
- 2 cups green beans
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 0.25 cup red onion
- 2 tablespoons parsley (fresh, chopped)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Rinse and drain the chickpeas if using canned chickpeas, or cook them if using dried chickpeas and allow them to cool.
Trim the ends of the green beans and cut them into 2-inch pieces.
Bring a pot of water to a boil and blanch the green beans for 2-3 minutes until tender-crisp. Then, transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain and set aside.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and finely dice the red onion. Set them aside.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the chickpeas, green beans, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and chopped parsley.
Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. Add more lemon juice or salt to preference.
Serve immediately or let the salad chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Garnish with additional parsley if desired before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
263 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 12.8 g | 16% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.6 g | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 638 mg | 28% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 31.1 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.0 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.1 g | ||
| Protein | 9.2 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 77 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 3.4 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 521 mg | 11% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
