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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
5 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 tomatoes
  • mint as desired
  • 2 ounces parsley chopped
  • basil as desired
Dressing Ingredients
  • lemon juice from half a lemon
  • 3 Tablespoons olive oil
  • salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. Drain canned pinto beans and add to a large salad bowl.
  3. Whisk together dressing ingredients and pour over pinto beans. Add chopped parsley and toss to mix.
  4. Cut cherry tomatoes in half and add to bowl. Add green beans, basil, and mint. Toss to combine.
  5. If you have time, chill for 15 minutes before serving. However, you can enjoy immediately if desired.

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 Monounsaturated Fat 8g Sodium 19mg (1%) Potassium 579mg (17%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 1748IU (35%) Vitamin C 40mg (44%) Calcium 68mg (7%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

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.