Mediterranean Bean Salad Basic Simple Yet Awesome
Elevate your lunch or side dish game with this vibrant and refreshing Mediterranean Bean Salad. This simple yet flavor-packed recipe combines protein-rich chickpeas and black beans with crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and crunchy red bell peppers for a satisfying texture in every bite. Briny kalamata olives and creamy crumbled feta cheese add a Mediterranean flair, while a zesty lemon-oregano dressing ties everything together perfectly. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this dish is ideal for meal prep, picnics, or a quick and healthy dinner option. Garnished with fresh parsley, this wholesome, colorful salad is a true crowd-pleaser and a must-try for anyone craving bold, fresh flavors.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup canned chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed
- 1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 small cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 0.25 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 0.5 cup kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 0.5 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Directions
Step 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the chickpeas, black beans, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, red onion, and kalamata olives.
Step 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Step 3
Pour the dressing over the bean and vegetable mixture and toss gently to coat evenly.
Step 4
Add the crumbled feta cheese and chopped parsley to the salad and stir gently to combine.
Step 5
Taste and adjust seasonings if needed, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to your preference.
Step 6
Serve immediately or refrigerate for 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1168.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1455.6 |
| Total Fat 86.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 18.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 53.4mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4880.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 133.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 43.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 25.8g | |
| Protein 50.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 573.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 14.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2274.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories