Green Olive Bean Salad (Print Version)
Refreshing mix of chickpeas, butter beans and green olives with herbs in a tangy honey dijon dressing - ready in minutes!
# Ingredients:
→ Salad Base
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1 can (13.4 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
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1 can (13.4 oz) butter beans, drained and rinsed
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1 cup castelvetrano olives, roughly chopped
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1 medium shallot, finely minced
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1/2 cup finely minced cilantro
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1/2 cup finely minced parsley
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1-2 cloves garlic, finely minced
→ Honey Dijon Vinaigrette
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3 tbsp lemon juice
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3 tbsp olive oil
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1 tbsp honey (heaping)
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1 tsp dijon mustard
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1/2 tsp kosher salt
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1/2 tsp ground cumin
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1/2 tsp ground coriander
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1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (or 1 tsp red pepper flakes)
# Steps:
01 -
Combine chickpeas, butter beans, olives, shallot, herbs, and garlic in a serving bowl. Set aside.
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Add all dressing ingredients to a jar or cup and whisk well until emulsified.
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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.
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Store any leftovers in an airtight glass container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
# Notes:
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For best flavor development, allow the salad to marinate in the dressing for at least 30 minutes before serving.
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This versatile salad works well as a side dish or as a topping for toasted sourdough bread.