I have officially found my new favorite bean salad. I have been searching for something light yet filling and I found it in this little gem. I appreciate any recipes that require no cooking at all. If you can pour things in a large box and mix it, than you can make this simple and delicious salad that you can eat as a full meal or refreshing side dish. Perfect for the summer! I am literally going to bring this to everyone’s cookout this summer.
  
I found a version of this salad on Pinterest but was turned off by some of the ingredients in the original recipe like mint, parsley and apple cider vinegar. I added some things and took some out and made my own.

What you need: 

• 2 cans chickpeas
• 2 small cans of black beans
• Bundle of fresh cilantro
• 1 cucumber
• 1 small red onion or 1/2 medium
• Cherry tomatoes sliced in half
• 1/4 cup olive oil 
• 1 tablespoons lemon juice
• Salt and pepper to taste

For the light dressing:

• Mix the olive oil and 2 tablespoons of lemon juice. Add salt and pepper to taste. It’s THAT simple. Put that aside as you chop and prep all of your ingredients. 

For the salad:

1. Wash and drain all of the beans in a medium strainer. Pour them into a mixing bowl. 
2. Add your diced onion and cucumber. 
3. Add your sliced tomatoes. Mix well.
4. Add your dressing and give it a toss.

  
Add some finely chopped cilantro and let it chill in the fridge for about 15 minutes. 

Aaaaaaaaaaamazing.