Mediterranean Bean Salad Basic Simple Yet Awesome
Elevate your lunch or side dish game with this vibrant and refreshing Mediterranean Bean Salad. This simple yet flavor-packed recipe combines protein-rich chickpeas and black beans with crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and crunchy red bell peppers for a satisfying texture in every bite. Briny kalamata olives and creamy crumbled feta cheese add a Mediterranean flair, while a zesty lemon-oregano dressing ties everything together perfectly. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this dish is ideal for meal prep, picnics, or a quick and healthy dinner option. Garnished with fresh parsley, this wholesome, colorful salad is a true crowd-pleaser and a must-try for anyone craving bold, fresh flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup canned chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed
- 1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 small cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 0.25 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 0.5 cup kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 0.5 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the chickpeas, black beans, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, red onion, and kalamata olives.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the bean and vegetable mixture and toss gently to coat evenly.
Add the crumbled feta cheese and chopped parsley to the salad and stir gently to combine.
Taste and adjust seasonings if needed, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to your preference.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1456 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 86.1 g | 110% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.6 g | 93% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 53 mg | 18% | |
| Sodium | 4881 mg | 212% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 133.6 g | 49% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 43.6 g | 156% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.8 g | ||
| Protein | 50.7 g | 101% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 574 mg | 44% | |
| Iron | 14.8 mg | 82% | |
| Potassium | 2274 mg | 48% | |
*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.
