Italian Marinated Bean Salad
Bursting with vibrant Mediterranean flavors, this Italian Marinated Bean Salad is the perfect make-ahead recipe for any occasion. Featuring a trio of hearty beans—chickpeas, cannellini, and kidney beans—this protein-packed dish is elevated with fresh cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and aromatic herbs like basil and parsley. The zesty homemade vinaigrette, made with olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, and a hint of Dijon mustard, ties everything together for a tangy, refreshing finish. Ready in just 15 minutes and requiring no cooking, this salad is ideal as a healthy side dish, a light lunch, or a crowd-pleasing contribution to potlucks and picnics. Serve chilled or at room temperature for a delightful burst of Italian-inspired goodness.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 15 oz canned chickpeas (garbanzo beans)
- 15 oz canned cannellini beans
- 15 oz canned kidney beans
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium cucumber
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley
- 0.25 cup fresh basil leaves
- 0.25 cup olive oil
- 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp dijon mustard
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
Instructions
Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas, cannellini beans, and kidney beans thoroughly under cold water. Set aside to drain completely.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and dice the cucumber into small, evenly sized pieces. Thinly slice the red onion. Combine these ingredients with the drained beans in a large bowl.
Finely chop the parsley and basil leaves, and add them to the bowl with the beans and vegetables.
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, minced garlic cloves, dijon mustard, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Pour the vinaigrette over the bean and vegetable mixture. Toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly in the dressing.
Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Before serving, give the salad a quick toss and adjust the seasoning with more salt or pepper, if needed. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1850 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 67.9 g | 87% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.2 g | 51% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 5378 mg | 234% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 238.6 g | 87% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 68.1 g | 243% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.9 g | ||
| Protein | 77.6 g | 155% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 576 mg | 44% | |
| Iron | 28.2 mg | 157% | |
| Potassium | 4450 mg | 95% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
