Ingredients

1/2 cup fresh or frozen lima beans, blanched

1/2 cup drained canned chickpeas, rinsed

1 zucchini, quartered lengthwise and cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices

1/2 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced

2 to 3 romaine leaves, cut into thin strips

1 ounce Parmesan cheese, broken into small chunks (1/4 cup)

1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil, plus small sprigs for garnish

4 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1/8 teaspoon red-pepper flakes

3/4 teaspoon coarse salt

Freshly ground pepper, to taste

Preparation

Combine lima beans, chickpeas, zucchini, onion, romaine, Parmesan, and chopped basil. Add lemon juice, oil, red-pepper flakes, salt, and pepper, and toss to combine. Garnish with basil sprigs.