Mediterranean Bean Salad: Easy, Healthy Twist for Home Cooks
A fresh and vibrant Mediterranean Bean Salad that is quick to prepare and packed with nutrients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup diced cucumbers
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, black beans, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and parsley.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to enhance the flavors.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding feta cheese or olives.
- This salad is best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg