Green Olive Bean Salad (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Salad Base

01 - 1 can (13.4 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
02 - 1 can (13.4 oz) butter beans, drained and rinsed
03 - 1 cup castelvetrano olives, roughly chopped
04 - 1 medium shallot, finely minced
05 - 1/2 cup finely minced cilantro
06 - 1/2 cup finely minced parsley
07 - 1-2 cloves garlic, finely minced

→ Honey Dijon Vinaigrette

08 - 3 tbsp lemon juice
09 - 3 tbsp olive oil
10 - 1 tbsp honey (heaping)
11 - 1 tsp dijon mustard
12 - 1/2 tsp kosher salt
13 - 1/2 tsp ground cumin
14 - 1/2 tsp ground coriander
15 - 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (or 1 tsp red pepper flakes)

# Instructions:

01 - Combine chickpeas, butter beans, olives, shallot, herbs, and garlic in a serving bowl. Set aside.
02 - Add all dressing ingredients to a jar or cup and whisk well until emulsified.
03 - Pour dressing over salad and toss thoroughly. Adjust salt as needed and let sit for at least 30 minutes before serving. Enjoy on toasted sourdough or as a standalone dish.
04 - Store any leftovers in an airtight glass container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

# Notes:

01 - For best flavor development, allow the salad to marinate in the dressing for at least 30 minutes before serving.
02 - This versatile salad works well as a side dish or as a topping for toasted sourdough bread.