Herby Marinated Three-Bean Delight with Crunchy Pistachio Dukkah

Ingredients

• 1 cup cooked chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup cooked kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup cooked cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup cucumber, diced
• 1 cup red onion, finely chopped
• 1 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 cup fresh mint, chopped
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground

• 1 cup pistachios, shelled and chopped
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
• 1 teaspoon coriander seeds, toasted
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, toasted
• 1 teaspoon sea salt

1. 01
   In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, kidney beans, and cannellini beans.
2. 02
   Add cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, parsley, and mint to the bowl.
3. 03
   In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper.
4. 04
   Pour the dressing over the bean mixture and toss gently to combine. Let it marinate for at least 10 minutes.
5. 05
   For the pistachio dukkah, combine pistachios, sesame seeds, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, and sea salt in a small bowl.
6. 06
   Transfer the marinated bean salad to a serving platter and sprinkle generously with the pistachio dukkah.
7. 07
   Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 days for flavors to meld further.