Spanish Tapas Bean Salad
Transport your taste buds to the sunny streets of Spain with this vibrant and flavor-packed Spanish Tapas Bean Salad. Bursting with the earthy richness of chickpeas and cannellini beans, this no-cook recipe combines the bright tang of roasted red peppers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and briny green olives with the zesty kick of a smoked paprika and cumin-infused dressing. Fresh parsley adds a refreshing herbal touch, while red wine vinegar and optional lemon juice brighten every bite. Ready in just 15 minutes, this easy, healthy salad is perfect for tapas night, a light lunch, or a colorful side dish. Serve it with crusty bread to soak up every last drop of the savory dressing and bring the essence of Spanish cuisine straight to your table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 g canned chickpeas (garbanzo beans)
- 400 g canned cannellini beans
- 150 g roasted red peppers (jarred)
- 200 g cherry tomatoes
- 1 small red onion
- 100 g green olives (pitted)
- 30 g fresh parsley
- 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 0.5 tsp ground cumin
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas and cannellini beans thoroughly under cold water. Transfer them to a large mixing bowl.
Slice the roasted red peppers into thin strips and add them to the bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and finely chop the red onion. Add both to the bowl.
Cut the green olives into halves or slices, depending on preference, and add to the mixture.
Roughly chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the ingredients in the bowl for a fresh, herbaceous note.
In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, smoked paprika, ground cumin, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice (if desired).
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently until everything is evenly coated in the flavorful mixture.
Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or lemon juice if needed.
Allow the salad to sit for 10-15 minutes to let the flavors meld together before serving.
Serve at room temperature as a standalone dish, or pair with crusty bread for a classic tapas experience.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1450 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 78.6 g | 101% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.0 g | 55% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4737 mg | 206% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 153.5 g | 56% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 45.9 g | 164% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.9 g | ||
| Protein | 44.7 g | 89% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 479 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 17.5 mg | 97% | |
| Potassium | 2870 mg | 61% | |
*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.
