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Mediterranean Bean Salad Recipe
This delicious Mediterranean bean salad recipe is loadedwith beans, roasted vegetables, and herbs in a simple sweet vinaigrette.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
24 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 194 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Salad
Cuisine:
Mediterranean , American
Ingredients
- 1 seeded red bell pepper
- 1 seeded orange bell pepper
- 1 thickly sliced yellow squash
- 1 thickly sliced green zucchini
- ½ peeled and thickly sliced red onion
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 4 15- ounce cans drained and rinses great northern beans
- 3 tablespoons finely minced fresh parsley
- 1/3 cup balsamic vinaigrette
- Chopped fresh oregano and basil for garnish
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Make the balsamic vinaigrette and set it to the side.
- Next, slice the bell peppers into large sides, see video.
- Place the cut vegetables on a sheet tray lined with parchment paper and coat in olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Add the vegetables to a hot grill (450° to 550°) and cook for 2 minutes per side or just until grill marks are formed but the vegetables still have a crunch to it.
- Chill the vegetables completely in the refrigerator, which takes about 15 minutes.
- Drain the beans and rinse under cold water in a colander and then add them to a large bowl.
- Once the vegetables are cooled, medium to large dice them and add them to the bowl with the beans.
- Add in the parsley, salt, pepper, and balsamic vinaigrette and mix until combine.
- Serve with a garnish of fresh basil and oregano.
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Notes
- Make-Ahead: You can make this recipe up to 1 day ahead of time. Keep cool before serving.
- How to Store: Cover and keep this Mediterranean bean salad in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. This will not freeze.
Nutrition Information
Calories
194kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
19g
(6%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Sodium
95mg
(4%)
Potassium
473mg
(14%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
1157IU
(23%)
Vitamin C
50mg
(56%)
Calcium
60mg
(6%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 194
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 194kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Sodium | 95mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 473mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1157IU | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 50mg | 56% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.