Lebanese Inspired Bean Salad

Brighten up your table with this vibrant and refreshing Lebanese Inspired Bean Salad, a quick and wholesome dish bursting with Mediterranean flavors. Packed with protein-rich chickpeas and kidney beans, crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, and aromatic fresh herbs like parsley and mint, this no-cook salad is a breeze to prepare in just 15 minutes. The zesty dressing, made with tangy lemon juice, earthy cumin, and a hint of optional sumac, ties all the ingredients together beautifully for a light yet satisfying meal or side dish. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or healthy weekday lunches, this salad is a nutritious, gluten-free, and vegan-friendly option that showcases the best of Lebanese-inspired cuisine!

Nutriscore Rating: 88/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups cooked chickpeas
• 1.5 cups cooked kidney beans
• 1 large cucumber
• 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes
• 0.5 medium red onion
• 0.5 cup parsley
• 0.25 cup mint leaves
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon sumac (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Rinse and drain the cooked chickpeas and kidney beans, and place them in a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Dice the cucumber into small cubes and halve the cherry tomatoes. Add them to the bowl with the beans.

Step 3

Finely chop the red onion, parsley, and mint leaves. Add them to the bowl.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, ground cumin, salt, black pepper, and optional sumac to make the dressing.

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to combine and ensure everything is coated evenly.

Step 6

Taste and adjust seasoning with extra salt, pepper, or lemon juice, if needed.

Step 7

Let the salad sit for 5-10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld, or serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1437.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1398.0

Total Fat 53.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1250.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 188.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 51.6g	0%
Total Sugars 32.0g
Protein 60.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 557.9mg	0%
Iron 23.7mg	0%
Potassium 3762.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 32.4%

Protein: 16.4%

Carbs: 51.1%