Two bean, chickpea & tomato salad

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
47%
Two bean, chickpea & tomato salad
55 min.
4
210kcal

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This two bean, chickpea & tomato salad is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for anyone following a vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, or dairy-free diet. Packed with fresh flavors and nutritious ingredients, this salad is not only a great side dish or starter, but also makes for a satisfying snack.

The combination of broad beans, French beans, chickpeas, and cherry tomatoes creates a colorful and vibrant dish that is as visually appealing as it is tasty. The addition of fresh herbs like basil, mint, and chives adds a pop of freshness and depth of flavor. The homemade dressing made with lemon juice, olive oil, and a touch of sweetness from caster sugar ties everything together beautifully.

With just 210 calories per serving, this salad is a great option for anyone looking to enjoy a light and wholesome meal. Whether you're entertaining guests or simply looking for a quick and easy dish to enjoy at home, this two bean, chickpea & tomato salad is sure to be a hit.

So, why not give this recipe a try and impress your friends and family with a dish that's not only healthy and delicious, but also incredibly simple to prepare?

Ingredients

  • 250 broad bean shelled ( 1kg 2lb 4oz before podding)
  • 200 string beans french
  • 100 chickpeas canned rinsed drained
  • 140 cherry tomatoes halved
  • tbsp basil fresh finely chopped
  • tbsp mint leaves fresh finely chopped
  • tbsp chives fresh snipped
  • 0.5  juice of lemon 
  • 0.5 tsp caster sugar 
  • tsp tomato purée 
  • tbsp olive oil extra-virgin

Equipment

  • bowl
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Cook the broad beans in boiling salted water for 1 minute.
  2. Drain, rinse under the cold tap and peel off the skins. Simmer the French beans in salted boiling water for 4-5 minutes, until just cooked.
  3. Drain, rinse, then cut into 2.5cm lengths.
  4. Mix the beans in a large bowl with the chickpeas, tomatoes and herbs.
  5. To make the dressing, whisk the lemon juice with the sugar, tomato pure and salt and pepper, then gradually whisk in the olive oil.
  6. Pour over the salad and toss together.
  7. Serve at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Calories210kcal
Protein13.52%
Fat47.01%
Carbs39.47%

Properties

Glycemic Index
82.36
Glycemic Load
7.46
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
12.72173909519%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.31mg
Hesperetin
0.58mg
Naringenin
0.05mg
Apigenin
0.03mg
Luteolin
0.13mg
Isorhamnetin
0.05mg
Kaempferol
0.3mg
Myricetin
0.07mg
Quercetin
1.7mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:209.83kcal
10.49%
Fat:11.43g
17.58%
Saturated Fat:1.58g
9.85%
Carbohydrates:21.59g
7.2%
Net Carbohydrates:15.39g
5.6%
Sugar:4.33g
4.81%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:80.28mg
3.49%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:7.4g
14.79%
Vitamin K:45.32µg
43.16%
Manganese:0.66mg
32.91%
Fiber:6.2g
24.81%
Folate:96.55µg
24.14%
Vitamin C:16.98mg
20.58%
Vitamin A:750.4IU
15.01%
Copper:0.28mg
13.95%
Vitamin B6:0.27mg
13.54%
Vitamin E:1.98mg
13.18%
Magnesium:52.38mg
13.1%
Phosphorus:130.12mg
13.01%
Iron:2.21mg
12.28%
Potassium:407.46mg
11.64%
Vitamin B1:0.13mg
8.36%
Vitamin B2:0.12mg
7.34%
Zinc:1.01mg
6.75%
Calcium:61.35mg
6.14%
Vitamin B3:1.09mg
5.44%
Selenium:2.63µg
3.76%
Vitamin B5:0.35mg
3.5%