Mediterranean Style Bean Salad

Bursting with vibrant Mediterranean flavors, this Mediterranean Style Bean Salad is a wholesome, protein-packed dish that’s ready in just 15 minutes. A refreshing combination of tender chickpeas, kidney beans, and cannellini beans is balanced with crisp English cucumber, sweet cherry tomatoes, and briny Kalamata olives. A zesty homemade dressing featuring extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, red wine vinegar, and a hint of oregano ties everything together beautifully, while crumbled feta cheese and fresh parsley add richness and a pop of color. Perfect for meal prep, picnics, or a quick side dish, this salad is as versatile as it is delicious. Enjoy it chilled or at room temperature as a satisfying standalone dish or a complement to your favorite Mediterranean-inspired meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup canned chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed
• 1 cup canned kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup canned cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 medium English cucumber, diced
• 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
• 0.5 medium red onion, finely diced
• 0.5 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
• 0.5 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the chickpeas, kidney beans, and cannellini beans.

Step 2

Add the diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, red onion, sliced Kalamata olives, and chopped parsley to the bowl.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 4

Pour the dressing over the bean and vegetable mixture, and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.

Step 5

Fold in the crumbled feta cheese, being careful not to crush the beans.

Step 6

Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 7

Serve chilled or at room temperature. Enjoy as a standalone salad, a side dish, or pair it with pita bread for a light meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1664.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1825.1

Total Fat 101.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 20.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 53.4mg	0%
Sodium 5013.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 180.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 53.9g	0%
Total Sugars 27.6g
Protein 66.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 836.2mg	0%
Iron 23.4mg	0%
Potassium 3947.1mg	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: 48.0%

Protein: 14.0%

Carbs: 38.0%