Easy Mediterranean Bean Salad Recipe

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Easy Mediterranean Bean Salad Recipe

This easy Mediterranean bean salad recipe combines three beans, fresh veggies, and a sweet and tangy dressing for a delicious side dish or main course!

Prep Time30

Total Time30

Course: Lunch, Main Dish, Side Dish

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Diet: Gluten Free, Low Fat, Vegetarian

Servings: people

Calories: 220kcal

Author: Sammi Ricke

Cost: $12.00

Equipment

Ingredients

Salad

15 ounce can black beans
15 ounce can kidney beans
15 ounce can garbanzo beans (chickpeas)
1 English cucumber, chopped
1 orange bell pepper, chopped
2 cups red grape tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
1/2 cup Manzanilla olives, halved
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup fresh basil, julienned (about 6 large leaves)

Dressing

3 Tablespoons lemon juice
2 Tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

Pour the 3 cans of beans into a colander and rinse with water. Set aside to drain while chopping the veggies.
15 ounce can black beans, 15 ounce can kidney beans, 15 ounce can garbanzo beans (chickpeas)
Chop all of the vegetables and place them in a large bowl. Add in the drained and rinsed beans along with the olives, feta cheese, and basil.
1 English cucumber, chopped , 1 orange bell pepper, chopped, 2 cups red grape tomatoes, halved, 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced, 1/2 cup Manzanilla olives, halved, 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese, 1/4 cup fresh basil, julienned
Add all the dressing ingredients to small bowl or mason jar and whisk together by hand or use a matcha frother.
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3 Tablespoons lemon juice, 2 Tablespoons red wine vinegar, 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, 1 teaspoon honey, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Pour the dressing over the vegetables and beans in the large bowl and gently mix. Add more salt and pepper, if needed. Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Notes

Ingredient Tips - Any color bell pepper can be used in this recipe. Goat cheese may be substituted for the crumbled feta cheese.

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