Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons Champagne or cider vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 1 cup canned chickpeas, rinsed
  • 1 cup dried cranberries
  • 1 cup edamame
  • 2 carrots, peeled and diced small
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced small
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Method

  • Stir together vinegar, salt, pepper, basil, oregano, thyme in a medium bowl and set aside.
  • Combine chickpeas, edamame, dried cranberries, red bell pepper and carrots in a large bowl. Stir with a large wooden spoon or rubber spatula. Set aside.
  • Whisk the oil into the bowl containing the vinegar mixture. Once well combined, pour over the bean mixture and stir everything together with a rubber spatula. Cover with cling film and set aside in the refrigerator for at least one hour.
  • When ready to serve stir again and move the mixture into a nice serving dish.