Mediterranean Bean Salad
If you’re in search of a fresh, colorful dish that bursts with flavor and nutrition, this Mediterranean Bean Salad is the perfect choice! Combining an array of beans and vibrant vegetables, all drizzled with a tangy lemon dressing, this salad is ideal for any occasion. Whether it’s a summer BBQ, family gathering, or a quick weeknight dinner, it’s sure to impress. Plus, it’s incredibly simple to prepare and can be made ahead of time to enhance the flavors even further. Each bite offers a delightful mix of textures and tastes that everyone will love—expect requests for seconds!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves about 6
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can garbanzo beans (15 oz), rinsed and drained
- 1 can cannellini beans (15 oz), rinsed and drained
- 1 can kidney beans (15 oz), rinsed and drained
- 1/4 cup red onion, chopped
- 3/4 cup celery, chopped
- 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, and chopped
- 3/4 cup fresh Italian parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 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 bowl, combine all salad ingredients: beans, veggies, and herbs. Toss gently to avoid mashing the beans.
- In a small bowl or mason jar, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, and Italian seasoning.
- Drizzle dressing over the salad mixture and toss until fully coated.
- Refrigerate for 45-60 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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