LIMA BEAN & CHICKPEA SALAD

Lima Bean & Chickpea Salad image

Provided by Chef JenniB

Categories Beans

Time 15m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (16 ounce) bag frozen lima beans
1 (16 ounce) can garbanzo beans or 1 (16 ounce) can chickpeas
8 sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup of fresh mint, chopped
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
4 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh garlic, chopped
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

Bring lima beans and enough water to cover them to a boil and turn off immediately.
Pour garbanzo beans/chickpeas into strainer, add lima beans and rinse both with cold water.
Move beans to a large bowl and add remaining ingredients, stir to combine. Be sure beans are cold so you do not melt the cheese!
Enjoy!
NOTE: Herb measurements were taken prior to chopping--chopped measurements will vary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230.6, Fat 9.2, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 13.4, Sodium 424.8, Carbohydrate 28.9, Fiber 6.8, Sugar 2.8, Protein 9.3