Green Bean and Chickpea Salad |
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 5 Minutes |
Ready In: 10 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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From Jane Brody's Good Food Cookbook This is a smiplified version of 3 bean salad (only 2 beans!) and no sugary dressing. Ingredients:
1 lb green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch lenghts |
1 (16 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed (garbanzo beans) |
1/4 cup chopped onion |
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar |
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil (or 1 tsp dried) |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon black pepper |
1 large garlic clove, crushed |
1 1/2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil |
Directions:
1. Steam beans until tender crisp, about 5 minutes. Place beans, chickpeas and onions in a large bowl. Combin dressing ingredients and add to the bean mixture, tossing well. Chill for about an hour before serving.
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