Chickpea and Kidney Bean Salad

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Chickpea and Kidney Bean Salad

The Chickpea and Kidney Bean Salad is a protein-packed dish made with chickpeas, kidney beans, fresh seasonal vegetables, and spices.

Bursting with fresh Mediterranean flavours, this salad features crunchy cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, tender kidney beans, and chickpeas. The zest of lemon juice and the tang of chaat masala are complemented by the heat of green chilies, creating a vibrant and flavourful dish.

This Chickpea and Kidney Bean Salad is a must-have recipe for your collection, perfect for healthy, satisfying, and flavourful meals. Ideal for summer picnics and lunches, this Mediterranean-style salad is not only delicious and fulfilling due to its high plant-based protein and fiber but also vegan, gluten-free, and ready in under 10 minutes. What’s not to love?

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Ingredients

1 cup boiled chickpeas
1 cup boiled kidney beans (rajma)
¼ cup finely chopped onions
¼ cup finely chopped deseeded tomato pieces
¼ cup finely chopped lettuce
2 tablespoons finely chopped coriander leaves
¼ cup chopped cucumber
1 teaspoon finely chopped green chillies(optional)
Salt to taste
1 teaspoon chaat masala
Juice of 1 lemon

Directions

Step-1

In a bowl, add the chickpeas, kidney beans, onions, tomatoes, lettuce, coriander leaves, cucumber and green chillies.

Step-2

Next add the salt, chaat masala and lemon juice to season the salad. Toss to mix and taste to adjust the seasoning.

Enjoy!

Tips & Variations

I have boiled the kidney beans in the pressure cooker for 3-4 whistles. Soak the kidney beans in 2-3 cups water for 6-8 hours or even overnight before boiling. You can also use tinned kidney beans too as they are already boiled.
I have boiled the chickpeas in the pressure cooker for 4-5 whistles. Soak the chana in 2-3 cups water for 6-8 hours or even overnight before boiling. You can also use tinned chickpeas as they are already boiled.
You can add other vegetables like carrot, pepper, radish and beetroot.
You can add other herbs like mint leaves, parsley and oregano to flavour the salad.
Pitted olives taste great in this recipe too.
You can add 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil too while seasoning.