Ingredients
15ozred kidney beansrinsed and drained, or 3 cups cooked kidney beans
15ozchickpeasrinsed and drained, or 1½ cups cooked chickpeas
1red onionsmall, diced
2stalkscelerysliced in half or thirds lengthwise and chopped
1cucumbermedium, peeled, seeded and diced
¾cupfresh parsleychopped
2tbspfresh dillchopped, or mint
¼cupolive oil
¼cuplemon juice
3clovesgarlicpressed or minced
¾tspsalt
red pepper flakes
Preparation
In a serving bowl, combine the prepared kidney beans, chickpeas, onion, celery, cucumber, parsley, and dill or mint.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper flakes until emulsified. Pour dressing over the bean and vegetable mixture and toss thoroughly.
Serve immediately for the most flavor, or let it marinate in the refrigerator, covered, for a couple of hours or longer.
