Description
Delicious Mediterranean Bean Salad – Homefoodkitchen is a vibrant and nutritious dish that combines the hearty goodness of beans with fresh vegetables and aromatic herbs. This salad is not only visually appealing but also brimming with protein and fiber, making it an excellent choice for any meal. Whether you’re hosting a summer barbecue, attending a potluck, or enjoying a light lunch at home, this salad is quick to prepare and can be served in various ways. The bright flavors of lemon, garlic, and olives come together to create a refreshing experience that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 15 oz garbanzo beans
- 15 oz cannellini beans
- 15 oz kidney beans
- 1/4 cup red onion
- 3/4 cup celery
- 1.5 cucumbers
- 2 tomatoes
- 1 cup parsley
- 1/4 cup basil
- 1/2 cup kalamata olives
- 1/3 cup pepperoncini
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 lemons
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp red apple vinegar
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Drain and rinse the garbanzo beans, cannellini beans, and kidney beans under cold water.
- Chop the red onion, celery, cucumbers, and tomatoes into bite-sized pieces.
- Finely chop the parsley and basil; add to a large mixing bowl with the chopped veggies.
- Toss in halved kalamata olives and pepperoncini.
- Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, pressed garlic cloves, Italian seasoning, red apple vinegar, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the bean mixture; gently toss until well coated.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg