Description
Discover the vibrant flavors of our Mediterranean Bean Salad, a refreshing dish that combines an array of legumes and crisp vegetables tossed in a zesty homemade dressing. Perfect for summer gatherings, potlucks, or as a nutritious lunch option, this easy-to-make salad is not only delicious but also packed with protein and fiber.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 15-ounce can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 15-ounce can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 15-ounce can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/4 cup red onion, chopped fine
- 3/4 cup celery, chopped
- 1 small cucumber, peeled seeded and chopped
- 3/4 cup fresh Italian parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 tomatoes, chopped fine
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, optional
- 1/3 cup pepperoncini, optional
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- juice of 1–1/2 lemons
- 1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- ground pepper and sea salt to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine garbanzo beans, cannellini beans, kidney beans, red onion, celery, cucumber, parsley, basil, tomatoes, and olives.
- In a separate bowl or mason jar, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and Italian seasoning until well combined.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to coat everything evenly.
- Cover and refrigerate for 45–60 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 5mg