Mediterranean Bean Salad: Easy, Fresh, and Flavor-Packed Delight
A vibrant and refreshing Mediterranean Bean Salad packed with flavors and nutrients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the chickpeas, black beans, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and parsley.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Let the salad sit for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding feta cheese or olives.
- This salad can be made a day in advance.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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