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Mediterranean Bean Salad
Simple, flavorful ingredients combine to make this Mediterranean Bean Salad a wonderful light dinner on its own or fresh side dish served alongside your favorite protein.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
212 kcal
Course:
Side Dish, Main Course, Salad
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
- 1.5 cup pinto beans
- 1 cup green beans
- 2 cups cherry tomato
- mint as desired
- 2 ounces parsley chopped
- basil as desired
Dressing Ingredients
- lemon juice from half a lemon
- 3 Tablespoons olive oil
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- To cook green beans, add to a pot of boiling water and cook for 4 minutes. Transfer beans to a bowl of ice water to blanch. Drain and set aside.
- Drain canned pinto beans and add to a large salad bowl.
- Whisk together dressing ingredients and pour over pinto beans. Add chopped parsley and toss to mix.
- Cut cherry tomatoes in half and add to bowl. Add green beans, basil, and mint. Toss to combine.
- If you have time, chill for 15 minutes before serving. However, you can enjoy immediately if desired.
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Notes
- Nutrition information is an estimate only and will vary based on exact ingredients used and serving size.
Nutrition Information
Calories
212kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Sodium
19mg
(1%)
Potassium
579mg
(12%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
1748IU
(35%)
Vitamin C
40mg
(44%)
Calcium
68mg
(7%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 212
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 212kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Sodium | 19mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 579mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1748IU | 35% |
| Vitamin C | 40mg | 44% |
| Calcium | 68mg | 7% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.