Chickpea & Butter Bean Salad

Ingredients

• 1 can chickpeas (drained + rinsed)

• 1 can butter beans (drained + rinsed)

• 2 celery stalks (finely chopped)

• ½ red onion (finely diced)

• 1 red capsicum (chopped)

• ½ cucumber (chopped)

• Apple cider vinegar or lemon juice

• Minced garlic

• Olive oil

• Salt + pepper

• Paprika (optional for warmth + colour)

Method

1. Place chickpeas and butter beans in a large bowl.

2. Add chopped celery, red onion, red pepper, and cucumber.

3. Season with salt, pepper, and paprika.

4. Make dressing by using 1 tablespoon of olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic & salt in a jar to shake or whisk together in small bowl.

5. You can either mix well or only dress your portion when serving.

Serve as a side salad, light lunch, or with crackers.

TIP! Add fresh herbs (parsley, dill, basil), feta or nutritional yeast for extra flavour.