Mediterranean Bean Salad: Easy, Healthy, and Delicious Delight
A refreshing and nutritious Mediterranean Bean Salad, perfect for a light meal or side dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the chickpeas, black beans, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and parsley.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Let it sit for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
- Feel free to add your favorite vegetables or protein to this salad.
- Great for picnics or meal prep.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 10 grams
- Saturated Fat: 1 gram
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 24 grams
- Fiber: 8 grams
- Protein: 10 grams
- Cholesterol: 0 mg