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    Fava Bean Chickpea Salad

    Published: Apr 26, 2023 by Kristi · This post may contain affiliate links · 1 Comment

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    Introducing Fava Bean Chickpea Salad - the best easy salad recipe. This salad is simple and easy to make and requires no cooking. It is full of protein thanks to the beans and feta. Since this is a no lettuce salad it won't get soggy. This is a salad recipe you will be obsessed with!

    fava bean chickpea salad

    Why you'll love this recipe

    It's full of flavor thanks to the feta and fresh herbs.

    This salad is perfect for a healthy vegetarian dinner.

    This recipe is healthy, vegetarian, gluten free and can be made vegan.

    Thanks to the beans this salad is high in protein.

    fava bean chickpea salad

    Instructions

    dressing in bowl

    Mix together dressing.

    fava bean chickpea salad in bowl

    Toss together salad with dressing.

    fava bean chickpea salad

    Divide out salad and serve.

    Ingredients

    • cucumber
    • chickpeas
    • fava beans
    • parsley
    • cherry tomatoes
    • scallions
    • feta
    • pumpkin seeds
    • olive oil
    • apple cider vinegar
    • lemon
    • garlic
    • mustard
    • maple syrup or honey
    • salt/pepper

    Storage instructions

    The extra salad can be stored in a sealed container in your fridge for up to 3 days. Since this is a no lettuce salad it will not get soggy.

    Equipment

    You just need your a cutting board for this recipe. Nothing has to be cooked.

    Recipe FAQS

    Is this salad vegan?

    If you use vegan feta or omit the feta than yes this salad is vegan.

    What can I substitute for the fava beans?

    Any bean can be subbed for the fava beans.

    Substitutions

    • feta - can be subbed with goat cheese or omitted
    • fava beans - can be subbed with any other bean like white beans

    Other salad recipes

    • sushi salad
    • edamame salad
    • mushroom white bean salad

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    Fava Bean Chickpea Salad

    fava bean chickpea salad
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    ★★★★★

    5 from 1 reviews

    This Fava Bean Chickpea Salad is the perfect salad for spring.

    • Author: Kristi
    • Prep Time: 15
    • Total Time: 15 minutes
    • Yield: 4 1x
    • Category: dinner
    • Method: chopping
    • Cuisine: mediterranean
    • Diet: Vegetarian

    Ingredients

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    Salad

    • 1 small cucumber - diced
    • 1 can chickpeas - drained
    • 1 ½ cups cooked fava beans (from about 1 cup dried)
    • ½ cup parsley - finely chopped
    • 1 8 oz container cherry tomatoes - halved
    • 1 bunch scallions - finely sliced
    • ½ block feta - crumbled (optional)
    • ¼ cup pumpkin seeds (or nut/seed of choice)
    • salt/pepper to taste

    Dressing

    • ½ cup olive oil
    • juice from ½ lemon
    • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
    • 1 clove garlic - minced
    • 1 teaspoon mustard
    • 1-2 teaspoons maple syrup or honey
    • salt/pepper to taste

    Instructions

    1. Add all dressing ingredients to a bowl and mix until combined.
    2. Add all salad ingredients to a large bowl and toss together with dressing.

    Notes

    This makes 3-4 servings of salad

    Keywords: Fava Bean Chickpea Salad

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    1. Karen

      May 09, 2023 at 10:27 am

      This salad is delicious!

      ★★★★★

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