Warm Chickpea And Green Bean Salad With Aioli Recipes

CHICKPEA & GREEN BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Heat chickpeas in their liquid and drain.
• Place in a bowl.
• Combine all ingredients for chickpea dressing and pour over chickpeas while they are still warm.
• Mix well.
• Cool, cover and set aside.
• Combine all ingredients for green bean dressing.
• Wash and trim beans, and cut into 3/4-inch long pieces.
• Steam or boil beans until just tender.
• Drain thoroughly.
• Shake them in a colander until they look very dry.
• Put beans in a separate bowl from chickpeas and pour bean dressing over them.
• Let sit for 5 minutes.
• Combine the two beans and mix well.
• It's best to let the chickpeas sit in their dressing for several hours before mixing them with the green beans so the chickpeas can absorb the flavors.
• Serve cold or at room temperature.

GREEN BEAN AND CHICKPEA SALAD

Steps:

• Steam beans until tender crisp, about 5 minutes. Place beans, chickpeas and onions in a large bowl. Combin dressing ingredients and add to the bean mixture, tossing well. Chill for about an hour before serving.

WARM CHICKPEA AND GREEN BEAN SALAD WITH AIOLI

Steps:

• Drain the soaked chickpeas and combine with the water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, add salt to taste, reduce the heat and simmer 1 1/2 to 2 hours, until tender.
• Steam the beans or blanch in salted boiling water for 4 to 5 minutes, until just tender. Refresh with cold water, drain, break in half or cut into 2-inch lengths and set aside.
• Place a colander over a bowl and drain the chickpeas. Combine with the beans in a large salad bowl. Add the parsley, chives or scallions, and radishes. Season with fresh lemon juice if desired.
• If the aioli is very thick, stir in 2 to 4 tablespoons of the hot bean broth. If it is not, discard the bean broth. Toss the aioli with the chickpeas and beans. Add more broth if desired. Serve warm or at room temperature.