Mediterranean Bean Salad
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Mediterranean Bean Salad
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This Mediterranean Bean Salad combines garbanzo and black beans with fresh grape tomatoes, red onion, garlic, parsley, and mint, dressed in a lemon and olive oil vinaigrette. The salad offers a refreshing balance of bright acidity and herbaceous notes, with a satisfying mix of textures from tender beans to crisp vegetables. Letting it rest at room temperature allows the flavors to meld, making it a versatile side dish or light meal option.
Description
The Mediterranean Bean Salad blends canned garbanzo and black beans with chopped grape tomatoes, red onion, and minced garlic, enhanced by fresh parsley and mint. The lemon juice and olive oil dressing provides a light but tangy coating that brightens the savory beans and fresh herbs. Tossing all ingredients together and allowing the salad to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes helps deepen the flavors. This salad is suitable for serving on its own or as a complement to grilled meats or other Mediterranean-inspired dishes.
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Ingredients
- 1 garbanzo beans 15.5-ounce can, drained and rinsed
- 1 black beans 15-ounce can, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup grape tomatoes chopped
- 1 garlic finely minced, large clove
- ½ cup onion red, chopped
- ¼ cup parsley chopped, fresh
- ¼ cup mint chopped, fresh
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- lemon juice juice from 1 medium lemon
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the beans, tomatoes, garlic, onion, parsley, and mint.
- For the dressing, in a small bowl, whisk the olive oil and lemon juice until smooth and emulsified.
- Pour the dressing over the beans and veggies, add ½ teaspoon salt and black pepper to taste and carefully toss with a large metal spoon. Allow to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes so flavors combine.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
3/4 cup
Calories
175kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
26g
(9%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
4.5g
(7%)
Saturated Fat
0.5g
(3%)
Sodium
327mg
(14%)
Fiber
9g
(36%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 175 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 3/4 cup | |
| Calories | 175kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 4.5g | 7% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Sodium | 327mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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