5 Minute Bean and Chickpea Salad (2024)

A quick, delicious, and hearty salad that’s perfect for any occasion! This 5 Minute Bean and Chickpea Salad will pair well with anything you serve at a picnic, backyard barbecue, or local church potluck! A tangy and savoury salad this good and this inexpensive is a keeper for sure!

If you’re much like me, and you like to plan everything, keep this5 Minute Bean and Chickpea Salad recipe on hand for those terrible moments when life throws you a curve ball, and pre-planning is just not an option. Besides, the salad is delicious, so make it a part of your regular meal too!

Dear Reader, if there’s one thing I have learned more than anything over the past few years, it’s that no matter how prepared I think I am, there’s always going to be a hitch. You see, I’ve never been diagnosed with OCD, but I’ve been accused of being OCD many, many, many times. And, I don’t object, because if I’m to tell the truth here, I think I just might be.

In my previous life, when I was married, we were young and inexperienced, so we didn’t often do much that required excess preparation or planning. We were simple, stay-at-home folk, with a new baby and bills. I’m sure some of you can relate. Well, fast forward a few years and the marriage has dissolved, the baby has grown into a beautiful and talented young woman, and my adult life finds me with more time on my hands.

PLANNING AHEAD

I’m a planner. I plan to the point of talking myself into something and talking myself right out of it again. I plan excessively! But, in contrast to that, I’m also quite impulsive. So, it’s always an internal battle. It drives John.e crazy, and I know this because he has politely told me so on several occasions!

But, in my defence, Dear Reader, I tend to over-plan, over-prepare, and over-organize, because he doesn’t do any of those things. John.e is more spontaneous when it comes to doing something. Let me give you an example. Picture it: it’s Saturday evening; let’s say it’s around 5 pm. “Let’s go to a movie tonight,” he says. Fear and panic immediately stricken me and I scan my thoughts for good excuses.

You see, it’s not because I don’t want to go to a movie, it’s because I now don’t have time to think about it or plan it. What will we see? Should we have purchased tickets ahead of time? What will I wear? What theatre will we go to? Will we drive or will we take the subway? Did I have dinner plans already and will popcorn fit into my calorie count for the day? (That one is kind of a big deal!) Is it opening weekend? Will it be too crowded? What’s the weather like outside and do I have a jacket to suit my outfit?

BRINGING MUFFIN TINS TO A COTTAGE GETAWAY!

Want another example? We are spending a week at the cottage the in middle of August. By the first week of July, I had already planned a menu of every meal we would have for the seven days. I have made a list of groceries we will need and cross-referenced them to the meal plan. I have then juggled meals around to fit the shelf life of certain ingredients. Next, I have taken the grocery list and have broken it down again into two separate lists – a bring-from-home list (seasonings, dried herbs or spices, olive oil, etc.) and a buy-on-the-way list (produce, dairy, etc.)

When we spend a long period of time at the cottage, and not just a quick weekend, I like to take advantage of the outdoor grill so that I can add grilling recipes to Lord Byron’s Kitchen. That also takes planning. So, I prepared a list of things I’ll need based on each recipe and how I would like to style the photos for the post. What plates would I like to use? Do I need props? Should I bring utensils or use the utensils at the cottage? I will even think about if I need any special tools, such as a good knife, aluminum foil, a cheese board, or baking dishes. Two years ago, I even brought along baking sheets and a muffin tin!

With all of that planning, it’s no wonder that sometimes my soul searches for something quick and easy; something that takes no planning at all. My5 Minute Bean and Chickpea Salad solves all of those pesky planning issues, really. It’s probably the easiest recipe you’ll find at Lord Byron’s Kitchen!

INGREDIENTS NEEDED TO PREPARE THIS RECIPE

The following is a list of the ingredients needed to prepare this 5 Minute Bean and Chickpea Salad recipe. For exact amounts and measurements, refer to the printable recipe card located near the bottom of this post.

• Canned Beans – You will need one can each of chickpeas, red kidney beans, and a bean medley.
• Garlic – I used one clove of garlic which I minced, however, if you prefer more garlic flavour you can certainly add one or two additional cloves.
• Parsley – Fresh chopped parsley adds colour and freshness.
• Olive Oil – You can also use vegetable or avocado oil.
• Rice Vinegar– This is one of my favourite vinegars and I use it often. You can substitute with champagne, apple cider, or white vinegar, but nothing like malt or balsamic.
• Lemon Juice– For optimum flavour, use freshly squeezed lemon juice.
• Salt and Ground Black Pepper

HOW TO MAKE 5 MINUTE BEAN AND CHICKPEA SALAD

In a large mixing or salad bowl, whisk together the garlic, olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, salt, and ground black pepper. Add in the beans, chickpeas, and parsley. Toss well to coat. Refrigerate for two hours before serving for best results.

STORING LEFTOVER CUCUMBER WALNUT SALAD

If you have any leftovers, the best way to store them would be to transfer the salad to a food-safe container with a tight-fitting lid. Place it in the refrigerator. From the time the salad is first prepared, it will last in the fridge for three days.

Be sure to toss the salad well each time you remove some from the bowl. If you feel that you might not want any leftovers at all, take a look at the size of the recipe. You can just half every single ingredient to make a salad that’s half the size.

QUESTIONS?

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