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Fava bean chickpea salad garnished with mint leaves and parsley.
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Fava bean and chickpea salad

Packed with flavors, this fava beans and chickpea salad is a delicious Middle Eastern salad that will leave you satisfied for hours. It's a protein and fiber-rich salad that can be prepared in just 10 minutes. This fava bean salad is vegan and gluten-free.
Course Salad
Cuisine Middle Eastern
Diet Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 172kcal
Author Vandana Chauhan

Equipment

  • 1 large bowl
  • 1 spoon to mix salad
  • Knife and chopping board

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked fava beans around 250 grams of strained canned beans
  • 2 cups cooked chickpeas around 250 grams of strained canned beans
  • 1 medium red onion finely chopped
  • 1 medium tomato finely chopped
  • 2 cloves of garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice adjust to taste
  • ½ cup roughly chopped parsley
  • 10-12 fresh mint leaves
  • 1 tablespoon za'atar
  • 1 teaspoon cumin powder
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • Ground black pepper to taste
  • Salt to taste
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

  • Put all the ingredients in a large bowl.
  • Gently toss.
  • Check and adjust the seasoning.

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Notes

  1. I have used canned fava beans and chickpeas to make this salad, you can also cook dried beans from scratch at home.
  2. If using canned beans, strain and rinse them before adding to the salad.
  3. After washing the fresh herbs, pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel before using them in the salad.
  4. Feel free to use your favorite beans to make this Middle Eastern bean salad. You can use a single type of beans too. Or, can also add more than two varieties.
  5. Fresh parsley and mint leaves are the most commonly used herbs in Middle Eastern salads. You can also add green onion, fresh cilantro, or dill.
  6. If you want to add a slight sweetness to the salad to balance the flavors, add around 1 teaspoon of maple syrup or brown sugar. Non vegans may add honey too.
  7. For an extra refreshing taste, also add lemon zest to the dressing.
  8. Olive oil is a key ingredient in this salad so use good quality extra virgin olive oil.
  9. More recipe tips and tricks are shared in the post above, please follow them to make this recipe.

Nutrition

Calories: 172kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 202mg | Potassium: 324mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 572IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 3mg