Mediterranean Bean Salad

Name: Mediterranean Bean Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 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; 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

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: Fri, 22 Nov 2024 06:31:48 GMT