Mediterranean Bean Salad
Mediterranean Bean Salad is a vibrant, nutritious dish that brings together a delightful mix of legumes and fresh vegetables, all harmonized with a zesty Mediterranean dressing. This colorful salad is perfect for summer barbecues, potlucks, or as a healthy meal prep option. With its refreshing flavors and hearty texture, it’s sure to please guests and family alike. Best of all, it can be prepared in just 30 minutes!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (15 oz) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/4 cup red onion, chopped fine
- 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 fine
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- juice of 1.5 lemons
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- Italian seasoning, salt & pepper
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine all the beans and veggies: red onion, celery, cucumber, parsley, basil, and tomatoes.
- In another bowl or mason jar, whisk together the dressing ingredients: olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt & pepper until well blended.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
- Refrigerate for at least 45 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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