Fava Bean Chickpea Salad

Name: Fava Bean Chickpea Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: zest of 1 lemon; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1 garlic clove (minced); ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper to taste (optional); 1 can (14 ounce) fava beans or broad beans (rinsed and drained); 1 can (14 ounce) chickpeas (rinsed and drained); ½ English cucumber (diced); 1 medium red bell pepper (diced); 1 small shallot (thinly sliced); 3 green onions or scallions (thinly sliced); ½ cup fresh mint leaves (loosely packed, thinly sliced); ½ cup fresh cilantro or parsley (loosely packed, chopped); 1 pinch red pepper flakes ((optional))

Instructions

Prep:10min

This Fava Bean Chickpea Salad is a delicious and vibrant dish that you can whip up in just 10 minutes! Packed with bright, zesty flavors and a variety of textures, it’s perfect for lunch, as a light main course, or a side dish for dinner. The combination of chickpeas and fava beans brings a nutty, earthy element, while the fresh herbs and tangy lemon vinaigrette add a refreshing flavor.

Updated at: Sat, 23 Aug 2025 19:17:01 GMT