Description
A refreshing salad made with chickpeas, butter beans, and briny castelvetrano olives, perfect as a light meal or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (13.4 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (13.4 oz) butter beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup castelvetrano olives, roughly chopped
- 1 medium shallot, finely minced
- 1/2 cup finely minced cilantro
- 1/2 cup finely minced parsley
- 1–2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp ground coriander
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Combine the Base Ingredients: Start by preparing a large bowl. In this bowl, add the drained and rinsed chickpeas and butter beans. Next, toss in the roughly chopped castelvetrano olives along with the finely minced shallot, cilantro, parsley, and garlic. Use a spatula or spoon to mix everything together gently. Make sure all the ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Prepare the Dressing: In a separate jar or small bowl, add the lemon juice, olive oil, honey, and dijon mustard. Sprinkle in the kosher salt, ground cumin, ground coriander, and cayenne pepper. If you’re using a jar, cover it with a lid and shake it vigorously until all the ingredients are well combined. If you’re using a bowl, whisk until you achieve a smooth dressing. This dressing will enhance the salad and bring all the flavors together.
- Combine Salad and Dressing: Once the dressing is ready, pour it over the mixed salad ingredients in the large bowl. Use your spatula or spoon to toss everything gently. Make sure all the beans and herbs are coated with the dressing. This step infuses the flavors and makes the salad delicious.
- Let the Salad Rest: For the best flavor, let the salad sit for at least 30 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to meld together beautifully. If you have time, consider chilling it in the refrigerator for extra freshness.
- Serve: When ready, serve the salad on its own, or you can enjoy it on toasted sourdough bread. This salad also complements grilled meats well, making it a great side dish for summer barbecues or family dinners.
Notes
Rinsing the beans helps reduce sodium levels. Allowing the salad to chill enhances flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: salad, vegan, healthy, beans, olives