Mediterranean Bean Salad: Easy, Flavorful, and Heart-Healthy Recipe
This Mediterranean Bean Salad is packed with flavor and nutrition, making it an excellent choice for a light meal or side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can mixed beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the mixed beans, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, parsley, and feta cheese.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to enhance the flavors.
Notes
- This salad can be made a day in advance for a convenient meal prep option.
- Feel free to add any of your favorite vegetables or proteins.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 5mg