LEMONY ZUCCHINI, CHICKPEA, AND LIMA BEAN SALAD

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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

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.

Karen Bock
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This salad is a great make-ahead meal. I made it the night before and it was even better the next day.


Daniel Semenya
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I'm not a vegan, but I really enjoyed this salad. It's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Alicia Rawlins
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the sweet and tangy dressing.


noura khaled
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the refreshing flavors.


Drake Lowery
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I'm always looking for healthy and delicious recipes, and this salad definitely fits the bill. It's packed with nutrients and flavor.


Teddy
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This salad is so easy to make. I had it on the table in less than 30 minutes.


Andre Bernard
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I'm not a huge fan of zucchini, but I really enjoyed this salad. The dressing is what really makes it.


Sir Eben TV
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This salad was a hit at my last potluck. Everyone loved the unique combination of flavors and textures.


AJ SS
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I love the vibrant colors in this salad. The green zucchini, yellow lima beans, and red bell pepper make it look so inviting. And the flavors are just as good as they look.


Aliza Kazmi
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover zucchini. I had a few zucchinis that were starting to go bad, so I decided to make this salad. It turned out great! The salad is light and refreshing, and the lemon dressing is the perfect finishing touch.


Leah Bryce
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I'm always looking for new and exciting ways to use zucchini, and this salad definitely fits the bill. It's light, refreshing, and packed with flavor. I especially love the combination of zucchini, chickpeas, and lima beans. They're all such unique a


Christy Ele
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This salad was a delightful blend of flavors and textures. The zucchini and lima beans added a refreshing crunch, while the chickpeas provided a hearty protein boost. The lemon dressing was the perfect finishing touch, adding a bright and tangy flavo