Chick Pea and Green Bean Salad
Chick Pea and Green Bean Salad combine garlicky fresh green beans, chick peas, and red onions in a simple salad with loads of flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stove top
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion, cut into half circles
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 3/4 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into one-inch pieces
- 1 15.5-ounce can chick peas, rinsed and well drained
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons water
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
Instructions
- Place sliced onions and lemon juice in a small zip lock bag and seal out air. Let sit at room temperature while you prepare the rest of the recipe.
- In a large sauté pan place 1 tablespoon of oil over medium high heat and add beans and sauté for five minutes. Add chick peas and another tablespoon of oil and sauté for 8-10 minutes or until beans are tender. Add garlic, salt, pepper and water and cook for one minute. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
- In a small bowl, drain off liquid from onions and add the Dijon whisking to combine. While whisking add remaining tablespoon of oil to make vinaigrette.
- In a large bowl combine cooled pea and bean mixture, marinated onions, chopped parsley, chopped mint and dressing. Stir to combine and cool to room temperature before serving.
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