This kidney bean and chickpea salad is ridiculously easy with only 5 ingredients! Healthy, delicious, and ready in under 10 minutes.
We've got chickpeas, red kidney beans, red wine vinegar, olive oil, and garlic in here.
A sprinkling of fresh parlsey is nice but not totally necessary, and salt & pepper... well those don't count in my 5 ingredients 😛
I love stupidly easy recipes. I'm also increasingly liking chickpea and bean recipes. I've always liked beans, but I hardly ever branch out from my old classic, tuna, beans, and onions. It's so easy, and so good.
In fact, it was one of the first recipes I made for this blog. I may update it with new photos and give it some new life at some point!
Lately I've done a corn and chickpea salad, a Mediterranean chickpea salad, a Texas caviar style black bean salad, and now this cold bean salad. These types of salads are my favorite thing to take to work for lunch. Healthy, colorful, protein-packed, and I'm not sidelined by a pasta coma. 😉
I sometimes type "chickenpeas" by accident. I dunno what's wrong with me. I'm totally paranoid that it'll show up like that one day and I won't catch it.
Annnyway, I love how vibrant the ruby red kidney beans are. It's just such a pretty salad. And so simple.
Simple food is the best kinda food.
Will you make this red kidney bean salad?

Kidney Bean and Chickpea Salad
Ingredients
- 1 (19 fluid ounce) can chickpeas drained & rinsed
- 1 (19 fluid ounce) can red kidney beans drained & rinsed
- 1 large clove garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- Parsley chopped (optional)
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a bowl. Toss and adjust oil/vinegar/salt & pepper to suit your preferences.
- Salad will last in the fridge for a few days.
Notes
- Serves 2-4 depending on whether it's more of a main meal or a side.
You may also like my three bean salad recipe.
Judy says
I love kidney beans and chickpeas so was so looking forward to tasting this salad. I was very disappointed…it was so bland..I tried adding more garlic, salt and pepper, but still wasn’t working. I tried a little more red wine vinegar , but nothing seemed to help. The salad was left on everyone’s plates.
Won’t make it again and I am deleting it from my recipes.
Natasha says
Ouch. It's popular at a restaurant I frequent, and other readers have enjoyed it. Sorry you didn't like it! Merry Christmas.
Denise Matula says
Just like my mothers recipe. I added artichoke hearts to my salad.
I could not get mine to taste like hers till I found your recipe thank you.
Merry Christmas...
Natasha says
I'm so happy you liked it and it reminds you of your mom's recipe. 🙂
Joyce G says
The Kidney Bean and Chickpea Salad was VERY good! So easy. Good as a side dish. I'm having some for lunch tomorrow. Thank you for the yummy and easy salad! 🙂
Natasha says
You're welcome!! I've actually been meaning to make it for myself... it's been a while since I've had it! So happy you liked it.
Diane Brennan says
When I make this salad I omit the chopped garlic and use garlic-infused olive oil instead of the regular olive oil. I also add chopped red onion, juice from half of a fresh squeezed lemon and cilantro instead of parsley.
Natasha says
Sounds delicious, Diane!
Johanne Naegele says
Wow! I just made this and it’s SO GOOD!!! I added an extra clove of garlic because I always do, but otherwise, the recipe is perfect just the way it’s written! This will definitely be in my regular rotation! Thank you!
Natasha says
Wonderful! So glad to hear it. Thanks for letting me know! ❤️
Michele @ Bacon Fatte says
I absolutely love bean salads - especially when they're as simple (and pretty!) as this one!
Natasha says
Aw thanks so much, Michele!
Denise Baicich says
I do not have olive oil ,I have canola oil and white vinegar, can i use that?
Natasha says
You could try. The taste will be a little different, but it should be fine. Thanks, Denise! 🙂
Matt Robinson says
Exactly what I'm craving today!
Lindsay | With Salt and Pepper says
This is totally my jam!!! Easy, delicious, and a totally healthy option to take for lunch. Love it!
Natasha says
Thanks!!!
Robert Erman says
So simple .. I like a salad.. Because i think its very healty, good article i like this ...!
Natasha says
Thanks!!
Sarah | Broma Bakery says
Omg I am SUCH a legume lover. This is right up my alley!
Natasha says
Thanks, Sarah!!
Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says
Gorgeous salad!!! love love love a good bean salad!
Natasha says
Thank you!! 💕
Jessica Randhawa says
Totally bookmarking this recipe! It looks fantastic and perfect for entertaining!
Natasha says
Aw thanks, Jessica!!
Jennifer Farley says
What a simple, hearty salad! I love this.
Natasha says
Thanks so much!!
Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen says
How easy is this Natasha?! Looks so pretty too!
Natasha says
Thank you!! I love the colors too. 🙂