Best 3 Lima Bean Chickpea Salad Recipes

Indulge in a culinary journey with our Lima Bean and Chickpea Salad, a delightful fusion of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. This wholesome salad combines the nutty goodness of lima beans with the hearty bite of chickpeas, creating a symphony of flavors enhanced by crisp cucumbers, vibrant red onions, and aromatic parsley. Dressed in a tangy vinaigrette that harmonizes the flavors, this salad is a symphony of freshness and nourishment.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

LEMONY ZUCCHINI, CHICKPEA, AND LIMA BEAN SALAD

Lemony Zucchini, Chickpea, and Lima Bean Salad image

Every spoonful of this chopped salad includes a medley of fresh zucchini and basil, buttery lima beans, and rich Parmesan.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1/2 cup fresh or frozen lima beans, blanched
1/2 cup drained canned chickpeas, rinsed
1 zucchini, quartered lengthwise and cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices
1/2 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced
2 to 3 romaine leaves, cut into thin strips
1 ounce Parmesan cheese, broken into small chunks (1/4 cup)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil, plus small sprigs for garnish
4 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/8 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
3/4 teaspoon coarse salt
Freshly ground pepper, to taste

Steps:

Combine lima beans, chickpeas, zucchini, onion, romaine, Parmesan, and chopped basil. Add lemon juice, oil, red-pepper flakes, salt, and pepper, and toss to combine. Garnish with basil sprigs.

LIMA BEAN & CHICKPEA SALAD

Lima Bean & Chickpea Salad image

I needed something unique to take to a cookout and wanted to keep it fresh and vegetarian. This is an original recipe (aka I just made it up :) ) But it turned out delish! This would be great as a lunch, side dish or snack - best served cold or room temperature. Enjoy!

Provided by Chef JenniB

Categories Beans

Time 15m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) bag frozen lima beans
1 (16 ounce) can garbanzo beans or 1 (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

Steps:

Bring lima beans and enough water to cover them to a boil and turn off immediately.
Pour garbanzo beans/chickpeas into strainer, add lima beans and rinse both with cold water.
Move beans to a large bowl and add remaining ingredients, stir to combine. Be sure beans are cold so you do not melt the cheese!
Enjoy!
NOTE: Herb measurements were taken prior to chopping--chopped measurements will vary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230.6, Fat 9.2, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 13.4, Sodium 424.8, Carbohydrate 28.9, Fiber 6.8, Sugar 2.8, Protein 9.3

LEMONY ZUCCHINI, CHICKPEA, AND LIMA BEAN SALAD

LEMONY ZUCCHINI, CHICKPEA, AND LIMA BEAN SALAD image

Categories Bean Side Vegetarian Quick & Easy

Yield 6 people

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1/2 cup fresh or frozen lima beans, blanched
1/2 cup drained canned chickpeas, rinsed
1 zucchini, quartered lengthwise and cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices
1/2 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced
2 to 3 romaine leaves, cut into thin strips
1 ounce Parmesan cheese, broken into small chunks (1/4 cup)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil, plus small sprigs for garnish
4 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/8 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
3/4 teaspoon coarse salt
Freshly ground pepper, to taste

Steps:

Combine lima beans, chickpeas, zucchini, onion, romaine, Parmesan, and chopped basil. Add lemon juice, oil, red-pepper flakes, salt, and pepper, and toss to combine. Garnish with basil sprigs.

Tips:

If you don't have time to cook the lima beans from scratch, you can use canned lima beans. Just be sure to rinse and drain them before using.
If you don't have fresh herbs on hand, you can use dried herbs instead. Just use about 1/2 teaspoon of dried herbs for every 1 tablespoon of fresh herbs.
This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken or turkey. Just shred or dice the chicken or turkey and add it to the salad.
If you want to make this salad ahead of time, you can store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Just be sure to toss the salad before serving.

Conclusion:

This lima bean and chickpea salad is a delicious and healthy salad that is perfect for a summer lunch or dinner. It's packed with protein, fiber, and vitamins, and it's also very easy to make. So next time you're looking for a healthy and satisfying salad, give this one a try.