Lebanese Inspired Bean Salad
Brighten up your table with this vibrant and refreshing Lebanese Inspired Bean Salad, a quick and wholesome dish bursting with Mediterranean flavors. Packed with protein-rich chickpeas and kidney beans, crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, and aromatic fresh herbs like parsley and mint, this no-cook salad is a breeze to prepare in just 15 minutes. The zesty dressing, made with tangy lemon juice, earthy cumin, and a hint of optional sumac, ties all the ingredients together beautifully for a light yet satisfying meal or side dish. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or healthy weekday lunches, this salad is a nutritious, gluten-free, and vegan-friendly option that showcases the best of Lebanese-inspired cuisine!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups cooked chickpeas
- 1.5 cups cooked kidney beans
- 1 large cucumber
- 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 0.5 cup parsley
- 0.25 cup mint leaves
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon sumac (optional)
Instructions
Rinse and drain the cooked chickpeas and kidney beans, and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Dice the cucumber into small cubes and halve the cherry tomatoes. Add them to the bowl with the beans.
Finely chop the red onion, parsley, and mint leaves. Add them to the bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, ground cumin, salt, black pepper, and optional sumac to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to combine and ensure everything is coated evenly.
Taste and adjust seasoning with extra salt, pepper, or lemon juice, if needed.
Let the salad sit for 5-10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld, or serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1398 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 53.2 g | 68% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.5 g | 38% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1250 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 188.7 g | 69% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 51.6 g | 184% | |
| Total Sugars | 32.0 g | ||
| Protein | 60.7 g | 121% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 558 mg | 43% | |
| Iron | 23.7 mg | 132% | |
| Potassium | 3763 mg | 80% | |
*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.
