WARM CHICKPEA AND GREEN BEAN SALAD WITH AIOLI

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Warm Chickpea and Green Bean Salad With Aioli image

You could use canned beans for this, but then you wouldn't have the broth to use for thinning out the aioli.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     salads and dressings, side dish

Time 2h15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup dried chickpeas, soaked for 4 to 6 hours or overnight in 3 cups water
1 quart water
Salt to taste
1/2 pound green beans, ends trimmed
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons chopped chives, or 3 or 4 scallions, chopped
4 radishes, sliced (optional)
1/3 cup aioli
Lemon juice as desired

Steps:

  • Drain the soaked chickpeas and combine with the water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, add salt to taste, reduce the heat and simmer 1 1/2 to 2 hours, until tender.
  • Steam the beans or blanch in salted boiling water for 4 to 5 minutes, until just tender. Refresh with cold water, drain, break in half or cut into 2-inch lengths and set aside.
  • Place a colander over a bowl and drain the chickpeas. Combine with the beans in a large salad bowl. Add the parsley, chives or scallions, and radishes. Season with fresh lemon juice if desired.
  • If the aioli is very thick, stir in 2 to 4 tablespoons of the hot bean broth. If it is not, discard the bean broth. Toss the aioli with the chickpeas and beans. Add more broth if desired. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nastase Alexandra
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I followed the recipe exactly and the salad turned out terrible. The chickpeas were hard and the green beans were mushy.


rohidul islam
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I thought the salad was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


Michael Carter
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The salad was easy to make, but I didn't care for the flavor of the aioli dressing.


Voice King
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I found the salad to be a bit bland. I added some extra salt and pepper and it was much better.


Am Su
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chickpeas and green beans.


Jason Morris
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I'm a big fan of warm salads and this one did not disappoint. The chickpeas and green beans were perfectly cooked and the dressing was flavorful.


Siyanda Siyanda
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I followed the recipe exactly and the salad turned out great. The aioli dressing was especially good.


Safae Safae
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I made this salad for my family and they all loved it. Even my picky kids ate it without complaint.


MD Naimul Hoke
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This is a great salad for a summer cookout. It's easy to make and can be served warm or cold.


Fredrick Sibwoga Kombo
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I'm not usually a fan of green beans, but this salad changed my mind. The beans were perfectly cooked and the dressing was delicious.


Ice2x ScarL1
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This salad was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the bright flavors and the creamy aioli dressing. I'll definitely be making it again.