Lima Bean & Chickpea Salad

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 1
Healthy and flavorful Lima Bean & Chickpea Salad recipe
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Prep

10 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 bag frozen lima beans
1 can garbanzo beans or ( 16 ounce ) can chickpeas
8 sun-dried tomatoes , chopped
1 small onion , chopped
4 ounces feta cheese , crumbled
1/4 cup of fresh mint , chopped
1/4 cup fresh parsley , chopped
1/4 cup fresh cilantro , chopped
4 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh garlic , chopped
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
salt and pepper , to taste

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
324
Sugar
4g
Fat
18g
Lima Bean & Chickpea Salad is a healthy and flavorful salad recipe perfect for a light lunch or dinner. Lima beans and garbanzo beans or chickpeas are high in protein and fiber making this dish not only delicious but also very nutritious. The addition of sun-dried tomatoes, onion, feta cheese, mint, parsley, cilantro, lemon juice, and olive oil add a burst of flavor and freshness to the salad. This salad is very easy to make and can be stored in the refrigerator for several days, making it a great meal prep option. It's also vegetarian and gluten-free!

Instructions

1.Cook the frozen lima beans according to package directions.
2.Drain and rinse the can of garbanzo beans or chickpeas in cold water.
3.In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked lima beans, garbanzo beans or chickpeas, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, chopped onion, crumbled feta cheese, chopped mint, chopped parsley, chopped cilantro and mix well.
4.In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, chopped garlic, ground red pepper, salt and pepper.
5.Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and mix well.

PROS

This Lima Bean & Chickpea Salad is packed with protein, fiber, vitamins and minerals.

It’s easy to make and can be stored in the refrigerator for several days making it a great meal prep option.

It’s vegetarian and gluten-free!

CONS

Some people may not enjoy the texture of lima beans, garbanzo beans or chickpeas.

The salad may become soggy if stored for too long or if too much dressing is added.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This Lima Bean & Chickpea Salad is a great source of plant-based protein and fiber which can help with digestion and weight management.
The salad is also rich in vitamins and minerals such as vitamin C, iron, and folate which can support a healthy immune system, energy production, and cell growth.

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