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Lemony Zucchini, Chickpea, and Lima Bean Salad

Lemony Zucchini, Chickpea, and Lima Bean Salad

Every spoonful of this chopped salad includes a medley of fresh zucchini and basil, buttery lima beans, and rich Parmesan.

Martha Stewart Living, August 2007 http://www.marthastewart.com/317446/lemony-zucchini-chickpea-and-lima-bean-s
3.5
Rated
70100(22)22
  • Yield Serves 6

Ingredients

    • 1/2 cup fresh or frozen lima beans, blanched
    • 1/2 cup drained canned chickpeas, rinsed
    • 1 zucchini, quartered lengthwise and cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices
    • 1/2 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced
    • 2 to 3 romaine leaves, cut into thin strips
    • 1 ounce Parmesan cheese, broken into small chunks (1/4 cup)
    • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil, plus small sprigs for garnish
    • 4 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
    • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
    • 1/8 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
    • 3/4 teaspoon coarse salt
    • Freshly ground pepper, to taste

Directions

  1. Combine lima beans, chickpeas, zucchini, onion, romaine, Parmesan, and chopped basil. Add lemon juice, oil, red-pepper flakes, salt, and pepper, and toss to combine. Garnish with basil sprigs.

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