Mediterranean Bean Salad

Name: Mediterranean Bean Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 - 15 ounce can of chickpeas, (drained and rinsed); 1 - 15 ounce can of white beans, (drained and rinsed); 1/4 cup kalamata olives, (halved {you will want to use pitted olives}); 1/3 cup roasted red peppers, (drained, chopped); 1/2 of a small red onion, (chopped); 1 cup cherry tomatoes, (halved); 1 green bell pepper, (seeds removed, diced {or color of your choice}); 1/2 of an english cucumber, (diced); 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese {optional}; Handful of fresh mint, (chopped); Handful of fresh parsley, (chopped); 4 green onions, (chopped); 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 2 Tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1 lemon, (juiced); 2 garlic cloves, (minced); Salt and pepper to taste; Optional spices: 1 teaspoon of any spice you like {try sumac, (za'atar or oregano}); Crushed red pepper for extra spice

Instructions

Prep:20min

Mediterranean Bean Salad packs chickpeas, white beans, your favorite Mediterranean vegetables and feta cheese into one healthy salad and is topped with a light lemony dressing. This works perfectly as a side dish to a meal or even as lunch with pita bread and hummus.

Updated at: Sat, 17 May 2025 02:45:43 GMT